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Kalamata, Greece · Temperate oceanic

Kalamata in September: go or not?

Excellent time. Kalamata in September scores 8.9/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 37.04°N · 22.11°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Kalamata · September
8.9
20–29°
Temperature
17%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Vladan Raznatovic via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in September

Autumn in Kalamata is often underrated: 29.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (17.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

September ranks 2 out of 12 months in Kalamata. Compared to August: −4°C daytime, 10 pts more rainy days, −2.2h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is September the right month?

The best month in Kalamata is June (9.3/10), 0.4 pt higher than September.

See June →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Kalamata, capital of western Peloponnese in Greece: 70,000 inhabitants on the Messenian Gulf. World capital of Kalamata olives (variety of black olive in the shape of an almond, with fleshy flesh, AOC since 1996 = the first olive AOC in Greece, exported worldwide) and Greek olive oil.

Read Gilles' full review →

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Greece

🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Moderate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend +0.90°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month January · 40%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) Modérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Kalamata ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Greece
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.04°N · 22.11°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kalamata?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 11.3h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Kalamata get in June?
Kalamata averages 11.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kalamata?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kalamata in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Kalamata good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kalamata scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Kalamata?
January is the most difficult month to visit Kalamata, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Kalamata in September?
In September, the sea averages 27°C in Kalamata: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Kalamata in September?
The average UV index reaches 7 in September in Kalamata (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.