Attica, Greece
Salamina
Salamina is a town in Attica, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 24,537 (2021). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population24,537
Local time17:30
37.96° N, 23.50° EElevation 5 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month36mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Salamina at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:41 · 18:4110 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:59Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in July
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
53 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Salamina
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct27°19°
Fri23 Oct27°18°
Sat24 Oct25°16°
Sun25 Oct23°17°
Mon26 Oct23°16°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°18°15.4 mm
Wed28 Oct23°16°
Thu29 Oct24°14°
Fri30 Oct20°13°1 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°4.4 mm
When to go to Salamina
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 55 | 74 | 87 | 85 | 65 | 58 | 60 | 69 | 85 | 78 | 55 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 19° | 15° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 53 | 39 | 44 | 30 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 64 | 65 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
What's on in Salamina
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Salamina
UNESCO13 km
Daphni MonasteryBuilt 1100
13 km
Piraeus Municipal TheatreBuilt 1883
13 km
St Nicolas Church of PiraeusBuilt 1879
9.9 km
Cave of Euripides
5.7 km
Faneromeni monastery, SalaminaBuilt 1682
14 km
Fountain of TheagenesBuilt 500 BC
Museum0.5 km
Salamis archaeological museum
Museum13 km
Archaeological Museum of PiraeusBuilt 1935More museums: Παλιό αρχαιολογικό μουσείο
Outdoors around Salamina
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Copa Copana water parkWater parks
0.5 kmΣπηλιάMountain huts · 370 m
2.2 kmUnofficial free campingCamp sites
2.9 kmΆποψη της ΑθήναςViewpoints
3.2 kmΣκηνηCamp sites
3.4 kmKokkinovrachosClimbing
3.9 kmBalco subDive site
13 kmHalkeasDive site
15 kmFantaseaDive site
15 kmΒΥΘΟΣ - VithosDive site
18 kmNature around Salamina
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Salamina
Earthquakes around Salamina
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195097magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record211within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Galaxidi 7 km ↙1965 · 111 km
6.7Thisvi 5 km ↙1981 · 57 km
6.5Skýros 33 km ↖2001 · 138 km
6.5Erateini 7 km ↗1995 · 117 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 6
Cities and settlements · 1Temples and sanctuaries · 2Tombs and cemeteries · 1Archaeological sites · 2
Cities and settlements
Temples and sanctuaries
Tombs and cemeteries
Archaeological sites
Towns and villages around Salamina
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ágios Nikólaos1.3 kmEllinikó2.1 kmEllinikó Salamínas2.2 kmPaloukia2.2 kmSpithári2.5 kmÁno Vasiliká3.1 kmAmpelakia3.2 kmPsilí Ámmos3.2 kmSpithari3.8 kmMpatsí3.9 kmXéno4.1 kmGalíni4.1 kmKáto Zarmpalá4.2 kmPanórama Seliníon4.4 kmSelínia4.6 kmGalíni4.6 kmÁno Zarmpalá4.7 kmKynosoura5.4 kmAianteio5.8 kmIliaktí6 kmSteno6 kmDimitrani6.7 kmPórto Fíno6.7 kmPýrgos6.9 kmKýriza6.9 kmPérani7.3 kmCharoupiá7.3 kmMaroúdi8.2 kmPeristéria9.3 kmKanakia9.5 kmKolónes10 kmXavéri12 kmGoúva Vávoula14 kmKritiká14 km
Salamina from above
Around Salamina41 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cave of EuripidesNature9.9 kmCave of AphaiaNature12 kmSchisto caveNature9.7 kmIlisosNature16 kmCaves of Apollo, Zeus and PanNature20 kmCave of Pan, AtticaNature20 kmSalamis IslandNature3.5 kmPsyttaleiaNature8.4 kmMakryplagiMountain33 kmMount PaterasMountain24 kmPenteliko MountainMountain36 kmKarambolaMountain30 kmEvzonosMountain28 kmHymettusMountain28 kmBalco subDive site13 kmHalkeasDive site15 kmFantaseaDive site15 kmDaphni MonasteryMonument13 kmPiraeus Municipal TheatreMonument13 kmSt Nicolas Church of PiraeusMonument13 kmCave of EuripidesMonument9.9 kmFaneromeni monastery, SalaminaMonument5.7 kmFountain of TheagenesMonument14 kmDrapetsona Fertilizer FactoryMonument11 kmPiraeus Port Passenger TerminalMonument13 kmSalamis archaeological museumMuseum0.5 kmArchaeological Museum of PiraeusMuseum13 kmRailway Museum of AthensMuseum14 kmArchaeological Museum of EleusisMuseum9.2 kmElectric Railways Museum of PiraeusMuseum13 kmStationStation9.1 kmStationStation12 kmStationStation13 kmSalamina · ferry portFerry port2.9 kmSalamina · ferry portFerry port3.5 kmAthensPlace20 kmPiraeusPlace13 kmElefsinaPlace9.5 kmMegaraPlace14 kmAspropyrgosPlace14 kmFylíPlace22 km
Getting to Salamina
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportATH
39 kmSkiathos Island National AirportJSI
135 kmNea Anchialos National AirportVOL
152 kmΝέα ΠέραμοςRailway station
9.1 kmΜέγαραRailway station
12 kmΜαγούλαRailway station
13 kmΠαλούκιαΚαματερό · Πέραμα
2.9 kmΚαματερόE7 · Παλούκια
3.5 kmPlaces near Salamina
Places with a climate like Salamina
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salamina?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salamina.
What is the hottest month in Salamina?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Salamina?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salamina?
January is the wettest month with about 53 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Salamina?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.