South Aegean, Greece
Maritsa
Maritsa is a village in South Aegean, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,841 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,841
Local time20:45
36.36° N, 28.12° EElevation 111 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month55mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maritsa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:21 · 18:2411 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:41Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
151 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby7+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Maritsa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct28°11°
Fri23 Oct27°12°2.5 mm
Sat24 Oct26°14°
Sun25 Oct26°12°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct24°13°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct23°11°13.1 mm
Wed28 Oct24°10°1 mm
Thu29 Oct23°12°
Fri30 Oct22°10°
Sat31 Oct23°9°
When to go to Maritsa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 54 | 61 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 91 | 87 | 81 | 81 | 86 | 80 | 64 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 17° |
| Low | 10° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 11° |
| Rain (mm) | 151 | 106 | 73 | 37 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 55 | 107 | 150 |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Sea | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
What's on in Maritsa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Maritsa
Outdoors around Maritsa
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Viewpoints5Surf spots3Climbing2Theme parks2Mountain huts1Camp sites1Water parks1Aquariums1Zoos1Golf courses1
Sky parkTheme parks
0.6 kmSurf & Kite TheologosSurf spots
0.8 kmPlace for tentsCamp sites
0.9 kmProcenter Windsurfing RhodesSurf spots
1.1 kmStavros (Cross)Viewpoints
1.4 kmrodos blue 3Mountain huts
1.5 kmDive site
7.7 kmΚαλλιθέαDive site
11 kmThe WaterhoppersDive site
12 kmPsarapoulaDive site
14 kmNature around Maritsa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Maritsa
Earthquakes around Maritsa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950142magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record118within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Uzunyurt 38 km ←1957 · 52 km
7.1Kayaköy 25 km ↙1957 · 65 km
6.6Akyarlar 12 km →2017 · 89 km
6.4Kattavia 19 km ↘2008 · 66 km
Towns and villages around Maritsa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Aerolimin2.3 kmPastida3.4 kmPetaloùdes3.7 kmDhamatria3.8 kmParadeisi5.3 kmKremasti5.5 kmPsinthos5.5 kmKato Kalamonas5.6 kmKalythiés5.8 kmVagies6 kmTholos (Rhodos)6.5 kmIalysos6.8 kmVrisia6.9 kmTsairi7.7 kmFaliraki7.7 kmTheologos8 kmAfantou8.5 kmMicsi8.8 kmAmmoudes8.9 kmLadiko9.1 kmAsgourou9.2 kmKalithèa9.3 kmKoskinou9.3 kmSoroni10 kmArchipoli12 kmAgia Eleoúsa12 kmFanes12 kmEleoúsa12 kmKolympia12 kmRhodes13 kmKolymbia13 kmDimilia13 kmPlatania15 km
Maritsa from above
Around Maritsa36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Gadouras reservoirNature24 kmAnthony Quinn BayNature9.4 kmKremasti-Trianta ElectraNature7.4 kmTrianta BNature7.7 kmFaliraki 4Nature8.1 kmFaliraki ANature8.3 kmFaliraki 5Nature8.4 kmAtavyrosMountain31 kmAkramitisMountain39 kmProfitis Ilias (Rhodes)Mountain19 kmProfitis Ilias (Arhangelos)Mountain18 kmZata, RhodesMountain30 kmFilerimosMountain5.0 kmDive siteDive site7.7 kmDive siteDive site11 kmThe WaterhoppersDive site12 kmGrande Albergo delle RoseMonument14 kmMedieval City of RhodesMonument13 kmKallithea SpringsMonument11 kmAcropolis of RhodesMonument12 kmMurat Reis MosqueMonument14 kmTsambika MonasteryMonument14 kmIalysosMonument5.0 kmBee museum of RhodesMuseum2.9 kmPalace of the Grand Master of the Knights of RhodesMuseum13 kmArchaeological Museum of RhodesMuseum14 kmSuleymaniye Mosque, RhodesMuseum13 kmJewish Museum of RhodesMuseum14 kmFaliraki Centre & Apollo BlueFerry port8.1 kmCalypso Beach & PegasosFerry port8.2 kmRhodesPlace13 kmArchángelosPlace16 kmIalysosPlace6.8 kmAfantouPlace8.5 kmKoskinouPlace9.3 kmKremastiPlace5.5 km
Getting to Maritsa
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"RHO
5.7 kmDalaman International AirportDLM
72 kmKos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGS
104 kmFaliraki Centre & Apollo BlueFerry port
8.1 kmCalypso Beach & PegasosFerry port
8.2 kmPlaces near Maritsa
Places with a climate like Maritsa
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maritsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maritsa.
What is the hottest month in Maritsa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Maritsa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maritsa?
January is the wettest month with about 151 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Maritsa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 17°C.