Central Macedonia, Greece
Sindos
Sindos is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9,406 (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
Population9,406
Local time14:55
40.67° N, 22.81° EElevation 8 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low22° / 11°
Rain this month53mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sindos at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:49 · 18:3910 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 17:02Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in July
Coolest month0°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
43 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
21 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
8 of them World Heritage
Weather in Sindos
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 25 km/h · humidity 45%
Today23 Oct22°13°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct21°9°
Sun25 Oct21°12°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct22°11°
Tue27 Oct21°11°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct20°8°
Thu29 Oct19°8°
Fri30 Oct19°8°
Sat31 Oct18°6°
When to go to Sindos
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 | 34 | 45 | 65 | 79 | 67 | 45 | 43 | 46 | 66 | 84 | 66 | 34 |
| High | 10° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 27° | 32° | 35° | 35° | 29° | 22° | 16° | 11° |
| Low | 0° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 6° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 40 | 41 | 42 | 39 | 43 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 53 | 60 | 64 |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 18° | 15° |
What's on in Sindos
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sindos
UNESCO13 km
Basilica of Agios Dimitrios, ThessalonikiBuilt 601
UNESCO13 km
Hagia SophiaBuilt 700
UNESCO13 km
Church of the AcheiropoietosBuilt 401
UNESCO12 km
Church of Panagia ChalkeonBuilt 1001
UNESCO13 km
Church of Saint Nicholas OrphanosBuilt 1301
UNESCO13 km
Vlatadon MonasteryBuilt 1301
Museum14 km
Archaeological Museum of ThessalonikiBuilt 1912
Museum14 km
Museum of Byzantine CultureBuilt 1994Outdoors around Sindos
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
xclimbClimbing
1.1 kmAlexportCamp sites
1.2 kmSkyline Café-BarViewpoints
2.3 kmΖωολογικός ΚήποςZoos
3 kmSurf Center ΚατσαρέαςSurf spots
5 kmHome in SelanikViewpoints
5 kmSea worldDive site
15 kmNature around Sindos
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sindos
Earthquakes around Sindos
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195053magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record200within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Sarti 31 km →1982 · 148 km
6.6Lefkopigi 10 km ↙1995 · 110 km
6.4Analipsi 5 km ↗1978 · 37 km
6.3Damasi 5 km ↑2021 · 115 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 2
Cities and settlements
Bridges, road stations and ports
Towns and villages around Sindos
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Nea Magnisia3.9 kmDiavata4.8 kmAyia Sofia5 kmAnchialos5.4 kmKalochori5.4 kmChalastra7.8 kmAnatoliko8 kmAgios Athanasios8.2 kmPentalofos9 kmNea Mesimvria9.5 kmNeochorouda9.6 kmPaliókastro10 kmKáto Géfyra11 kmGalíni11 kmThessaloniki11 kmKymina11 kmOraiokastro12 kmGefyra12 kmSynoikismós Sozopóleos12 kmSynoikismós Metrinón12 kmNea Malgara12 kmAspróvrysi13 kmMandriá Pantazóu13 kmVathylakkos14 kmBalaiika14 kmAnthoupoli14 kmVrachia14 kmNea Filadelfeia14 kmMesaio15 kmXirochori15 km
Sindos from above
Around Sindos37 places to see, do and reach nearby
GallikosNature5.0 kmAxios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National ParkNature21 kmVardarNature20 kmLake PikrolimniNature18 kmLoudias riverNature19 kmKavouraNature18 kmAvathí VespasianoúNature19 kmNeoi Epivates PaliriaNature20 kmMount ChortiatisMountain28 kmKamila MountainMountain22 kmSivriMountain12 kmKalavros OrosMountain40 kmSea worldDive site15 kmBasilica of Agios Dimitrios, ThessalonikiMonument13 kmHagia SophiaMonument13 kmChurch of the AcheiropoietosMonument13 kmChurch of Panagia ChalkeonMonument12 kmChurch of Saint Nicholas OrphanosMonument13 kmVlatadon MonasteryMonument13 kmChurch of Saint PanteleimonMonument13 kmModiano MarketMonument12 kmArchaeological Museum of ThessalonikiMuseum14 kmMuseum of Byzantine CultureMuseum14 kmJewish Museum of ThessalonikiMuseum12 kmWar Museum of ThessalonikiMuseum14 kmBalkan Wars MuseumMuseum11 kmStationStation0.4 kmStationStation3.1 kmStationStation4.8 kmSindos · ferry portFerry port11 kmSindos · ferry portFerry port11 kmThessalonikiPlace11 kmDiavataPlace4.8 kmAsvestochoriPlace19 kmKalochoriPlace5.4 kmKoufaliaPlace23 kmChalkidónaPlace19 km
Getting to Sindos
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
22 kmKozani National Airport FilipposKZI
92 kmKavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVA
155 kmΣίνδοςRailway station
0.4 kmΑγχίαλος ΜακεδονίαςRailway station
3.1 kmΛαχανόκηποιRailway station
4.8 kmΘεσσαλονίκηFerry port
11 kmΘεσσαλονίκηΛιμάνι Λήμνου · Νέος Λιμένας Σιγρίου
11 kmPlaces near Sindos
Places with a climate like Sindos
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sindos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sindos.
What is the hottest month in Sindos?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sindos?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sindos?
May is the wettest month with about 43 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sindos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.