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Velíka

Velíka is a locality in Thessaly, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 311 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population311
Local time05:29
39.75° N, 22.86° EElevation 4 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Velíkaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low21° / 16°
Rain this month80mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Velíka at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

94 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

14 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 48 km

Weather in Velíka

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°14°76.1 mm
Tue27 Oct14°10°14.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°9°62.5 mm
Thu29 Oct18°13°1.2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°13°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct14°13°22 mm
Sun1 Nov14°14°147.5 mm
Mon2 Nov12°12°92.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°11°1.9 mm

When to go to Velíka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score364757788382777884856838
High11°12°14°17°22°26°28°28°25°21°16°12°
Low7°8°9°12°16°20°23°23°20°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)725356423518151434808994
Wet days9897764477810
Sea14°13°14°15°19°23°25°26°24°21°18°15°

What's on in Velíka

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

Monuments and museums in Velíka

All monuments

Outdoors around Velíka

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

Thermal Springs KokkinoHot springs & thermal baths
0.6 km
ΚολυμπήθραHot springs & thermal baths
0.9 km
Δασικό φυλάκιο - ΠανόραμαMountain huts · 653 m
2.9 km
ΑΝΩ ΛΙΒΑΔΙViewpoints
4.2 km
Πράσινη ΠαράγκαMountain huts · 1,112 m
4.2 km

Nature around Velíka

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 Velíka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Velíka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Sarti 31 km →1982 · 128 km
6.7Ekkara 9 km ↑1954 · 83 km
6.6Lefkopigi 10 km ↙1995 · 109 km
6.5Skýros 33 km ↖2001 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Velíka

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

Velíka from above

Getting to Velíka

Nea Anchialos National AirportVOL
59 km
Skiathos Island National AirportJSI
84 km
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
86 km

Places near Velíka

Places with a climate like Velíka

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Velíka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Velíka.
What is the hottest month in Velíka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Velíka?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Velíka?
December is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Velíka?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.