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Sunrise 06:55
Sunset 17:22
Sunrise 06:55
Sunset 17:22
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Updated at 12:01 GMT
Sunrise 06:55
Sunset 17:22
Temp feels like:
20ºC (68 ºF)
Length of day:
10h 27m
Pressure:
30" (1025 hpa)
Visibility:
6 miles (10 km)
Wind speed:
26 km/h
Kallithea is situated in Rhodes, Greece
on the northeast coast, just 7 kilometres from Rhodes Town.
It is a popular resort area where people flock to get a quick dip into the warm
water of the Mediterranean during the summer, and to escape the harsh cold weather
of northern Europe during the winter.
The
lovely beaches and the warm weather of Kallithea
make it one of the most visited places in the Mediterranean
all year round. The year-round weather follows the usual pattern of the four
seasons of summer, autumn, winter, and spring, though winter in Kallithea is generally warmer compared to areas located in
the upper parts of Europe.
Climate
Summer
The
months of June to September are the peak summer months in Kallithea. The average temperature
during these summer months ranges from 19C to 33C. In the month of June, which
is one of the best months to enjoy the warmth of the sun, the temperature
usually ranges from 19C to 30C. This goes up a bit during the month of July,
when the temperature ranges from 21C to 32C.
In the peak summer month of August, the temperatures may start at 22C and go as
high as 33C. Travel through Kallithea during
August is a bit too hot for some, making the month of September through to
early October arguably the best time to visit Kallithea. This is due to the fact that the
daily temperature has shown a marked decrease from the hot temperature of the
peak summer month of August. During September, the range of temperature is from
19C to 29C, decreasing as the season heads toward autumn.
The average temperatures of the sea waters around Kallithea are around 25C for the month of August. The average water temperature gradually falls by about 2C in the succeeding month of September, and further dips in the succeeding month of October.
In the summer months of June, July, and August, there is generally no rain. Rain is definitely a rarity during these months. In fact, the average precipitation during these three months is zero. In the succeeding month of September, Kallithea gets an average of one rainy day, and rainy days gradually increase at the onset of autumn.
Autumn
Autumn season starts at the later days of the month of October and ends in the early days of the month of December, in which the onset of winter becomes apparent. In the month of October, the temperature in Kallithea ranges from 15C to 25C. The temperature will dip a bit farther in the month of November, when it ranges from 12C to 21C.
The surrounding waters of Kallithea have an average temperature of 22C during the month of October. In the month of November, the water temperature pegs itself at 20C. The month of October has an average of 6 rainy days, while the month of November has an average of 7 rainy days. The early autumn is still an ideal time to visit Kallithea if you want to enjoy the surrounding beaches within the area.
Winter
The onset of winter is in the early days of December and ends in the middle of the month of February. The winter weather is relatively mild, yet it is also generally wet. The range of temperatures during the month of December is from 9C to 17C. In the month of January, the range of temperature hovers around 7C to 15C. In the succeeding month of February, temperatures may start at 8C and reach their peak at 16C.
December has an average of 13 days of rain, while January has 14 days of rain. The month of February has an average of 10 days of rain. Though these months may be fraught with drizzles, however, there are still some pleasant sunny days within each month.
The usual average water temperature around Kallithea is 18C during December. In January, the waters of Kallithea beach dip a degree lower at 17C on the average, while in the months of February and March the average water temperature around Kallithea is pegged at 16C. A sunny day in December could push the temperature to 20C.
Spring
Spring
is the best season to visit Kallithea.
This season starts in late March and ends in the month of May. March is
relatively cool with a range of temperatures from 9C to 17C. This temperature range moves a
notch higher in the succeeding months of spring, when it averages from 11C to
21C in the month of April, and 15C to 25C in the month of May. These months are
the best months to enjoy the beaches because the average water temperatures
from March to April are 16C, 17C, and 19C.
The
rainy days gradually become scarce as the spring months come to a close. Except
for the month of March, which has an average of 8 days of rain throughout the
whole month, the spring, particularly April and May, is relatively drier, with
an average of only 3 days of drizzles.
Generally, the weather of Kallithea, with its healthy Mediterranean climate of sunny summers and cool but mild winters is an ideal place to for a memorable holiday.