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South Aegean, Greece

Olympos

Olympos is a locality in South Aegean, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 200 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population200
Local time06:33
35.74° N, 27.17° EElevation 230 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Olymposweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low21° / 19°
Rain this month31mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Olympos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

108 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 114 km

Weather in Olympos

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°20°
Sat24 Oct20°20°
Sun25 Oct20°19°
Mon26 Oct20°18°16 mm
Tue27 Oct20°19°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°17°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct21°18°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct20°19°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°19°1.5 mm

When to go to Olympos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4444617289971009993847651
High14°13°14°16°19°22°24°24°23°21°18°15°
Low12°11°13°14°17°21°23°23°22°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)108774927101007316789
Wet days151387510037914
Sea17°17°16°17°19°22°24°25°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Olympos

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

Monuments and museums in Olympos

All monuments

Nature around Olympos

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 Olympos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Olympos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Katápola 20 km ↘1956 · 150 km
6.6Akyarlar 12 km →2017 · 134 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 108 km
6.4Kattavia 19 km ↘2008 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Olympos

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

Places near Olympos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Olympos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Olympos.
What is the hottest month in Olympos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Olympos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Olympos?
January is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Olympos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in March at about 16°C.