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Vatheia
Sanctuary of Poseidon (Tainaron)
Sanctuary of Poseidon (Tainaron)
Alepotrypa cave
Alepotrypa cave
Diros cave
Diros cave
Mount Makrylakoma
Mount Makrylakoma
Peloponnese, Greece

Vatheia

Vatheia is a locality in Peloponnese, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 41 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population41
Local time18:35
36.45° N, 22.47° EElevation 185 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Vatheiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month79mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Vatheia at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

170 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 6 km

Weather in Vatheia

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°16°2 mm
Sun25 Oct21°15°11 mm
Mon26 Oct20°13°6.6 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°14°
Thu29 Oct19°13°1 mm
Fri30 Oct20°14°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct18°14°54.6 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°50.2 mm
Mon2 Nov19°13°1 mm

When to go to Vatheia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464760768992969688817554
High14°13°14°16°18°22°24°25°24°22°19°15°
Low9°8°9°12°15°18°21°21°19°16°13°10°
Rain (mm)170986335112242279202200
Wet days1312955321581013
Sea16°16°16°16°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Vatheia

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

Monuments and museums in Vatheia

All monuments

More museums: Archeological Museum of ancient Tainaron

Outdoors around Vatheia

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

Οχυρωματικό χωριό ΒάθειαViewpoints
0.1 km
Point of view to VathiaViewpoints
0.3 km

Nature around Vatheia

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 Vatheia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Vatheia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Methoni 36 km ↓2008 · 71 km
6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 69 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 126 km
6.5Koroni 51 km ↓2008 · 55 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Greece

Towns and villages around Vatheia

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

Vatheia from above

Getting to Vatheia

Kalamata AirportKLX
79 km
Chania International AirportCHQ
183 km
Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos"ZTH
201 km

Places near Vatheia

Places with a climate like Vatheia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vatheia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vatheia.
What is the hottest month in Vatheia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Vatheia?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vatheia?
January is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vatheia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.