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Saint Mary Kondariotissa Church
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Hellenistic theatre of Dion
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Mavroneri, Central Macedonia
Mavroneri, Central Macedonia
Central Macedonia, Greece

Paralia

Paralia is a village in Central Macedonia, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 928 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population928
Local time18:54
40.27° N, 22.60° EElevation 3 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Paraliaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low21° / 14°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Paralia at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

90 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

26 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby6+

within 14 km

Weather in Paralia

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°15°5.3 mm
Fri23 Oct24°16°
Sat24 Oct21°11°
Sun25 Oct21°14°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct22°13°
Tue27 Oct22°12°
Wed28 Oct21°12°
Thu29 Oct22°12°
Fri30 Oct21°13°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°6.9 mm

When to go to Paralia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score334458828069666678836637
High10°11°14°18°24°28°30°31°26°21°16°11°
Low4°5°7°10°15°19°21°22°18°14°10°6°
Rain (mm)585555474938282646889390
Wet days989798557789
Sea13°13°13°15°19°23°26°26°24°21°18°15°

What's on in Paralia

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

Monuments and museums in Paralia

All monuments

Outdoors around Paralia

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

Things to do
BirdsZoos
0.6 km
Rock School Climbing WallClimbing
1 km
Variko BeachCamp sites
3 km
Camping Gold BeachCamp sites
4.4 km

Nature around Paralia

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 Paralia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Paralia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Sarti 31 km →1982 · 149 km
6.7Ekkara 9 km ↑1954 · 121 km
6.6Lefkopigi 10 km ↙1995 · 78 km
6.5Velestino 8 km ↙1957 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Paralia

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

Paralia from above

Getting to Paralia

Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
42 km
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZI
64 km
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOL
118 km
ΚατερίνηRailway station
5.5 km
ΚορινόςRailway station
5.7 km
ΛιτόχωροRailway station
16 km

Places near Paralia

Places with a climate like Paralia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paralia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paralia.
What is the hottest month in Paralia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Paralia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paralia?
December is the wettest month with about 90 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Paralia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.