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Central Macedonia, Greece

Polykastro

Polykastro is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece. It has a population of about 6,602 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population6,602
Local time23:31
40.99° N, 22.57° EElevation 36 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Polykastroweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low22° / 10°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Polykastro at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

52 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

29 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 12 km

Weather in Polykastro

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°16°
Fri23 Oct22°13°
Sat24 Oct21°12°
Sun25 Oct19°14°2.9 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°
Tue27 Oct21°11°
Wed28 Oct20°10°
Thu29 Oct19°9°
Fri30 Oct19°8°
Sat31 Oct18°9°

When to go to Polykastro

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score344366786746444765836231
High9°11°16°21°27°32°34°34°29°22°15°10°
Low-1°1°4°7°12°17°19°19°15°10°5°1°
Rain (mm)475047495244302934656975
Wet days98991111768789

What's on in Polykastro

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

Monuments and museums in Polykastro

All monuments

Nature around Polykastro

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 Polykastro

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Polykastro

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Lefkopigi 10 km ↙1995 · 120 km
6.4Analipsi 5 km ↗1978 · 62 km
6.3Damasi 5 km ↑2021 · 142 km
6.1Livadia 1 km →1990 · 23 km

Towns and villages around Polykastro

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

Polykastro from above

Getting to Polykastro

Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
63 km
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZI
100 km
Skopje International AirportSKP
133 km
ΠολύκαστρονRailway station
1.3 km
ΑξιούπολιςRailway station
2.6 km
Νέο ΠολύκαστροRailway station
4.9 km

Places near Polykastro

Places with a climate like Polykastro

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Polykastro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Polykastro.
What is the hottest month in Polykastro?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Polykastro?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Polykastro?
May is the wettest month with about 52 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.