Wind from the north
- Saint IsidorusShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios ErmogenisShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudeliShelter score 96 of 100
- CharamidaShelter score 96 of 100
- paralia "Patos"Shelter score 96 of 100
- Tarti BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Mytilene today
Which side of Mytilene is sheltered from today's wind? 39 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Mytilene beaches at a glance
- 39
- Mapped beaches
- 6
- Sandy beaches
- 4
- Pebble beaches
- 17
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 9
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (12). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them sheltered.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are sheltered in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Mytilene beaches that stay most sheltered, and the ones that get roughest, in a strong wind (6 Bft) from each direction. It is computed from how much open sea lies upwind of each beach.
Wind from the east
- NtalantosShelter score 96 of 100
- PyramiesShelter score 96 of 100
- TsafiShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudeliShelter score 95 of 100
- paralia "Patos"Shelter score 95 of 100
- BakerosShelter score 95 of 100
Roughest
- Fikiotripa 18
- Plaz Kanoni 21
- Petalidi 24
- Kochilia 26
Wind from the south
- Plaz KanoniShelter score 96 of 100
- NiseliaShelter score 96 of 100
- ChalatsesShelter score 96 of 100
- Xeres EvreiakisShelter score 96 of 100
- FikiotripaShelter score 96 of 100
- PyramiesShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Plaz KanoniShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios ErmogenisShelter score 96 of 100
- PetalidiShelter score 96 of 100
- KochiliaShelter score 96 of 100
- FikiotripaShelter score 96 of 100
- PyramiesShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mytilene, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Mytilene, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month23 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °C.
Sea temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1, average of 1991–2020 (public domain). Close to the shore the water can be a degree or two warmer or cooler.
Best time to go
When to go to Mytilene
Mytilene is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Mytilene is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is August, at 19 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
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Mytilene: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Mytilene, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025). Wind is the average at 10 m height; the sea close to the shore can differ.
| Month | Wind | Temp | Sea | Rain (mm/day) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 km/h E | 10° | 16 °C | 3.8 | Quiet |
| February | 22 km/h E | 10° | 15 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| March | 20 km/h E | 12° | 15 °C | 1.9 | Quiet |
| April | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| May | 15 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Quiet |
| June | 16 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| July | 18 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 19 km/h N | 26° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 17 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 18 km/h NE | 19° | 21 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| November | 19 km/h E | 15° | 18 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| December | 21 km/h E | 11° | 17 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the North Aegean region (Eurostat, average of 2023–2025), compared with its busiest month. They show when the area is busy, not how many people are on a given beach.
Mytilene: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Mytilene, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 19 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2020.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 km/h S | 17° | 6.1 |
| 2024 | 21 km/h NE | 14° | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 21 km/h SW | 18° | 5.0 |
| 2022 | 20 km/h E | 16° | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 20 km/h E | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2020 | 24 km/h NE | 15° | 0.2 |
| 2019 | 15 km/h S | 18° | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 23 km/h NE | 15° | 4.1 |
| 2017 | 15 km/h SE | 15° | 2.8 |
| 2016 | 20 km/h SE | 14° | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 18 km/h E | 16° | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 17 km/h NE | 14° | 1.1 |
| 2013 | 19 km/h E | 15° | 3.1 |
| 2012 | 21 km/h NE | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2011 | 23 km/h NE | 11° | 0.0 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 18° | 0.4 |
| 2009 | 17 km/h SE | 15° | 2.8 |
| 2008 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2007 | 21 km/h SE | 14° | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 17 km/h NE | 13° | 0.9 |
| 2005 | 21 km/h E | 13° | 6.3 |
| 2004 | 20 km/h E | 15° | 1.9 |
| 2003 | 17 km/h NE | 14° | 0.4 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h S | 16° | 3.9 |
| 2001 | 22 km/h E | 13° | 7.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Mytilene
39 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- TsíliaSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Agios ErmogenisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- BakerosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ChalatsesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- CharamidaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LigonariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- NtalantosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PyramiesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Tarti BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TsafiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- NiseliaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- paralia "Patos"Sheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Plaz KanoniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AvlakiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Charamida niseliSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FaraSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FikiotripaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- PetalidiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Xeres EvreiakisSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Saint IsidorusSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- AmmoudeliSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- ApergousaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- ElevkosSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- KochiliaSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
- Paralia DrotasSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Mytilene is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Mytilene facing south and south-west stay most sheltered: Agios Ermogenis, Ammoudeli, and Apergousa. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are sheltered?
For every beach we measured how much open sea lies in each of 16 compass directions, using OpenStreetMap coastlines. Waves build over open water, so a beach with land close by in the direction the wind comes from is sheltered. Today's wind forecast from MET Norway is then applied, and the result is refreshed every 2 hours.
Are the forecasts reliable?
They are estimates. The model does not include swell from distant storms, and local gusts can be stronger than forecast. Always follow lifeguard flags and local warnings.
Which wind direction matters on Mytilene?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and flat when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Mytilene can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the most sheltered and the roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea flattest on Mytilene?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Mytilene is May, with an average wind of 15 km/h. The windiest is August, at 19 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Mytilene least crowded?
Mytilene is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and September.
How warm is the sea in Mytilene?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 23 °C.
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