Kassandra is the first peninsula of Halkidiki. Beautiful beaches and villages are located in Kassandra: Kallithea, Afitos, Pefkohori, Potidea, Polichrono, Nea Moudania, Kriopigi, Hanioti, Siviri, Nea Skioni, Posidi, Fourka, Sani, Nea Fokea, Psakoudia, etc. (See all villages and beaches in Kassandra)
Sithonia is the second peninsula of Halkidiki. Amazing beaches and some villages are located in Sithonia: Nikiti, Neos Marmaras, Vourvourou, Sarti, Porto Koufo, etc. (See all villages and beaches in Sithonia)
Northern Halkidiki with its picturesque mountains and villages is an ideal destination to refresh yourself during the hot summer days. (See all villages in Northern Halkidiki)
Analytically average temperatures in Halkidiki during the year are presented in the table below.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average | 9°C | 9°C | 12°C | 15°C | 19°C | 23°C | 26°C | 25°C | 23°C | 19°C | 14°C | 11°C |
High | 12°C | 12°C | 15°C | 18°C | 23°C | 27°C | 30°C | 29°C | 27°C | 22°C | 17°C | 13°C |
Low | 6°C | 6°C | 8°C | 11°C | 14°C | 18°C | 21°C | 21°C | 18°C | 15°C | 11°C | 8°C |
Respectively the sea water temperature is higher in August with 25°C water temperature.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average | 16°C | 15°C | 15°C | 16°C | 18°C | 22°C | 24°C | 25°C | 24°C | 22°C | 19°C | 17°C |
During the summer months the rainfall is not frequent, since the average days with rain are 1 - 2 days for June, July and August. However, there is always a small chance of rain, especially a short storm.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Rain days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
The average daily sunshine hours are at their highest in July (13 hours/day), June and August (12 hours/day).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Sunshine Hours | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 |