Are pools cold in Greece?

The temperature of the water in any pool is likely to governed by the size of the pool, how deep it is and the time of year you visit. As greek-traveller says, the vast majority of the pools in Greece are only heated by the sun so if you visit earlier in the year they will be much colder than later in the season.



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The Greek islands are wonderful from late April to early November. For swimming, sun, and beach activities it's warmest from late May to early October.

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They are chiefly influenced by blowing winds. Water temperatures in the Aegean are influenced by the cold-water masses of low temperature that flow in from the Black Sea to the northeast.

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The Greek islands are wonderful from late April to early November. For swimming, sun, and beach activities it's warmest from late May to early October.

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Secondly, the waters in Greece never get as warm as the Caribbean. The Mediterean is much cooler. You can swim in May, especially townards the end of the month, but expect cooler water.

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September is the best month as the seawater has been warming up for some months under a blistering sun. I've often swum in the sea in Greece in early Sept. Remember the later in Sept, the more chance of the weather turning, so the earlier the better. Water temp can also vary according to where you are in Greece.

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The sea temperature is still warm in October and most days are sunny. Most businesses are open, despite the fewer crowds and, sure enough, you can find great deals in this off-season. The best time to visit Mykonos is October when the crowds have diminished, the water remains warm and rates fall.

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The Greek islands are wonderful from late April to early November. For swimming, sun, and beach activities it's warmest from late May to early October.

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In the Greek islands, the sun will almost certainly be shining all day and the sea will be deliciously warm for swimming. In the southern islands, you can expect daily highs reaching 28ºC, falling to 24ºC towards the end of October.

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The graph below shows the range of monthly Santorini water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 77.2°F / 25.1°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 61.7°F / 16.5°C.

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