Climate Insights for Komotini
Rodopi Regional Unit, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Climate Overview
The climate in Komotini is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 666 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 109 mm of rainfall. Komotini is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Komotini is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 26.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Komotini is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Komotini vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Komotini vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Komotini is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 666 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9 mm. That's 100 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 26cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.Komotini is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 3.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Komotini is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Komotini is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Komotini is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Komotini is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Komotini based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Komotini based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.