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South Aegean, Greece

Melanes

Melanes is a locality in South Aegean, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 464 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population464
Local time11:33
37.09° N, 25.44° EElevation 135 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Melanesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low20° / 18°
Rain this month34mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Melanes at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

83 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea24°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Melanes

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°17°
Sun25 Oct20°14°
Mon26 Oct19°15°10.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°15°11.8 mm
Wed28 Oct17°14°1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°13°
Fri30 Oct18°12°
Sat31 Oct19°15°
Sun1 Nov20°17°12.7 mm
Mon2 Nov19°16°4.4 mm

When to go to Melanes

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414458749095989993877248
High13°12°13°15°18°22°24°24°22°20°17°14°
Low11°10°12°14°17°20°22°23°21°18°15°12°
Rain (mm)83734821111006347184
Wet days131175421036912
Sea16°16°16°17°18°22°23°24°23°21°19°17°

What's on in Melanes

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

Monuments and museums in Melanes

All monuments

Nature around Melanes

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 Melanes

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Melanes

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Katápola 20 km ↘1956 · 66 km
7.0Agios Konstantinos 11 km ↑2020 · 149 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 140 km
6.1Mandraki 20 km ↙1968 · 148 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Greece

Cities and settlements

Mines and quarries

Towns and villages around Melanes

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

Places near Melanes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Melanes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Melanes.
What is the hottest month in Melanes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Melanes?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Melanes?
January is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Melanes?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.