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Best time to visit Kavala: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September are the best months, with highs of about 22–26°C and a swimmable sea from June. July and August are the hottest (about 30–31°C) and the Thasos ferries are busiest, while winters are cool and damp, with highs of 10–12°C but cheap hotels and open sights.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 3°C | 12 | low |
| Feb | 11°C | 3°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 12°C | 4°C | 9 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 8°C | 11 | low |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 8 | medium |
| Jun | 26°C | 18°C | 8 | medium |
| Jul | 30°C | 21°C | 2 | high |
| Aug | 31°C | 21°C | 4 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 16°C | 4 | medium |
| Oct | 20°C | 12°C | 5 | low |
| Nov | 16°C | 8°C | 10 | low |
| Dec | 12°C | 4°C | 9 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool in March (about 12°C) and April (16°C), with 9–11 rainy days; by May highs reach about 22°C, good for Philippi and walking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm to hot, about 26°C in June and 30–31°C in July and August, with little rain; the beach season and the busiest ferries to Thasos.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is about 26°C and excellent for swimming and sightseeing; October cools to about 20°C and November (16°C) gets wetter.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and damp, about 10–12°C by day and 3–4°C at night, with 6–12 rainy days a month; quiet and cheap, with Philippi and the old town still open.
Events worth planning around
- Philippi and Thasos Festival, with theatre and music performances including at the ancient theatre of Philippi (summer; check the programme)
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May, date varies)
- Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin (15 August)
When to avoid
Avoid August weekends if you plan to take a car to Thasos, as ferries fill up. If you want to swim, avoid November to April, when the sea is cold.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Kavala?
June or September, with highs of about 26°C, a warm sea and fewer crowds than August.
Is Kavala worth visiting in winter?
Yes for sightseeing: Philippi and the old town are open and hotels are cheap, though it is cool and damp.
When is the sea warm enough to swim?
Roughly from June to September.