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Ionian Islands, Greece

Markopoulo

Markopoulo is a locality in Ionian Islands, Greece, 252 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 76 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population76
Local time15:11
38.08° N, 20.73° EElevation 252 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Markopouloweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low21° / 16°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Markopoulo at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 36 km

Weather in Markopoulo

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Partly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct21°15°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°19.6 mm
Sun1 Nov18°14°29.9 mm
Mon2 Nov19°14°26 mm
Tue3 Nov19°14°11.2 mm
Wed4 Nov19°15°
Thu5 Nov19°15°1.1 mm
Fri6 Nov18°12°11.7 mm
Sat7 Nov18°13°5.3 mm

When to go to Markopoulo

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384354788588827983796842
High12°12°14°17°21°25°28°29°25°21°17°14°
Low8°8°9°11°14°18°20°21°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)12210474542074947101164177
Wet days13111176433791114
Sea16°15°15°16°19°22°24°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Markopoulo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Markopoulo

All monuments

More museums: Katelios Environmental and Cultural Centre (Turtle Conservation)

Outdoors around Markopoulo

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

ΑνεμοδούριViewpoints
1.7 km

Nature around Markopoulo

Nature in Greece

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Markopoulo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Markopoulo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Mantzavinata 23 km ↙1983 · 45 km
6.8Poros 15 km →1953 · 21 km
6.8Keri 28 km ↙2018 · 64 km
6.8Galaxidi 7 km ↙1965 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Markopoulo

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Markopoulo from above

Getting to Markopoulo

Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou"EFL
21 km
Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos"ZTH
39 km
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPA
61 km
Levante Ferries Ticket BoothFerry port
8.4 km
ΠόροςΖακυνθος · Κυλλήνη · Πισαετός · Σάμη
8.5 km

Places near Markopoulo

Places with a climate like Markopoulo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Markopoulo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Markopoulo.
What is the hottest month in Markopoulo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Markopoulo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Markopoulo?
December is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Markopoulo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 15°C.