Best Time to Visit Katerini, Centre Macedonia, Greece
Katerini is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Katerini for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–September and January–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.7°C / 40.5°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in July, with rainfall from 22 mm / 0.9 in (August) to 56 mm / 2.2 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Katerini, Centre Macedonia, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Katerini's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.8°C65.8°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.5°C74.3°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 16°C60.8°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katerini?
The best time to visit Katerini for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is August with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Katerini's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Katerini?
The rainy season at Katerini, Centre Macedonia runs through April–May and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 39 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is November (56 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the driest month in Katerini?
The driest month in Katerini is August, averaging about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Katerini?
The least comfortable months for travel to Katerini — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 56 mm / 2.2 in in November, and the coldest month averages 4.7°C / 40.5°F.
Is Katerini climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Katerini figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Katerini specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.