Kalabaka
City in Greece
Kalabaka is a town in Greece with a 2021 population of 8,372. Located 264 kilometers from Athens, it serves as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Meteora and its various monasteries.
What to see
The primary sight is Meteora, a UNESCO site featuring several monasteries, including the Monastery of the Holy Trinity and the Monastery of Rousanou. Other sites in the area include the Monastery of Great Meteoron, the Monastery of Saint Stephen, the Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas, the Monastery of Varlaam, and the Theopetra Cave.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging from 29 °C to 32 °C. July and August also see the least precipitation, with about 18 mm of rain. Winters are cold, with January and December experiencing daily highs of 8 °C to 9 °C and lows near freezing. November and December are the wettest months, with around 80 mm to 82 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Kozani National Airport Filippos, located 67 kilometers away. Travelers can also use Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, which is 146 kilometers from the town.
Top sights in Kalabaka
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 82 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 60 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 38 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 66 | 80 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kalabaka (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Monastery of Great Meteoron
- Monastery of Saint Stephen
- Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas
- Monastery of Varlaam