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Central Macedonia, Greece

Platanakia

Platanakia is a locality in Central Macedonia, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 148 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population148
Local time02:37
40.16° N, 22.49° EElevation 25 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Platanakiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Platanakia at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

64 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

40 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby5+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Platanakia

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct24°14°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct21°11°
Sun25 Oct21°14°
Mon26 Oct23°13°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct22°13°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°
Thu29 Oct21°9°
Fri30 Oct20°9°
Sat31 Oct19°9°

When to go to Platanakia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score354457807765616577846434
High10°11°15°19°24°29°31°31°26°21°15°11°
Low3°4°6°10°14°19°21°21°17°13°9°5°
Rain (mm)6059595864564540611019993
Wet days8798108658789
Sea14°13°13°15°19°23°26°26°24°21°18°15°

What's on in Platanakia

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

Monuments and museums in Platanakia

All monuments

Outdoors around Platanakia

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
Camping SylviaCamp sites
2 km
Variko BeachCamp sites
3 km
Σημείο θέαςViewpoints
4.9 km
Enipeas WaterfallViewpoints
8.1 km

Nature around Platanakia

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 Platanakia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Platanakia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Ekkara 9 km ↑1954 · 108 km
6.6Lefkopigi 10 km ↙1995 · 68 km
6.5Velestino 8 km ↙1957 · 95 km
6.4Ano Lechonia 7 km ↓1980 · 110 km

Towns and villages around Platanakia

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

Platanakia from above

Getting to Platanakia

Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
57 km
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZI
57 km
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOL
108 km
ΛιτόχωροRailway station
6.6 km
ΚατερίνηRailway station
12 km
ΛεπτοκαρυάRailway station
13 km

Places near Platanakia

Places with a climate like Platanakia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Platanakia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Platanakia.
What is the hottest month in Platanakia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Platanakia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Platanakia?
May is the wettest month with about 64 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Platanakia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.