Wind from the north
- AnavrosShelter score 96 of 100
- Akti PanagiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Damouchari BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- KarnagioShelter score 96 of 100
- VlachoremaShelter score 96 of 100
- Labinou beachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Pelion today
Which side of Pelion is sheltered from today's wind? 76 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Pelion beaches at a glance
- 76
- Mapped beaches
- 25
- Sandy beaches
- 2
- Pebble beaches
- 41
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 21
- Parking close by
Most beaches face north-east (31). 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 Pelion 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
- AbovosShelter score 96 of 100
- AnavrosShelter score 96 of 100
- LefokastroShelter score 96 of 100
- Ayia ThymiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Gourna beachShelter score 96 of 100
- SoutraliShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Agioi SarantaShelter score 96 of 100
- Mylopotamos BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Ayia ThymiaShelter score 96 of 100
- PaltsiShelter score 96 of 100
- PotistikaShelter score 96 of 100
- TheotokosShelter score 96 of 100
Wind from the west
- Agioi SarantaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- ChorevtoShelter score 96 of 100
- Nea AnchialosShelter score 96 of 100
- Papa Nero BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- AnavrosShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Gourna beach 10
- Lefokastro 11
- Ayia Thymia 12
- Olive Bay 12
Beach guides
More guides for Pelion
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 25 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 20 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 21 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 15 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 20 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 11 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Pelion, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Pelion, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month26 °CAugust
Coldest month14 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 26 °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 Pelion
Pelion is busiest in August. In May, June, September, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Pelion is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Visitors
- Sea temperature
- Best
Pelion: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Pelion, 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 | 18 km/h N | 9° | 14 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| February | 17 km/h NE | 10° | 14 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| March | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 14 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 13 km/h NE | 14° | 15 °C | 1.2 | Quiet |
| May | 11 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| June | 11 km/h NE | 24° | 23 °C | 1.0 | Moderate |
| July | 11 km/h NE | 27° | 25 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| August | 12 km/h NE | 27° | 26 °C | 0.7 | Peak |
| September | 13 km/h NE | 23° | 24 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| October | 14 km/h NE | 19° | 21 °C | 2.0 | Quiet |
| November | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 18 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| December | 17 km/h N | 11° | 16 °C | 2.1 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the Thessaly 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.
Pelion: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Pelion, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 15 km/h and 15° in November. Least windy year on record: 2009 · windiest: 2001.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 km/h S | 16° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 16 km/h NE | 15° | 3.3 |
| 2023 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h NE | 16° | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 15 km/h NE | 15° | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h S | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 17 km/h NE | 15° | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 14 km/h SE | 14° | 3.5 |
| 2016 | 14 km/h NE | 14° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 14 km/h NW | 16° | 1.2 |
| 2014 | 13 km/h E | 14° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 16 km/h E | 16° | 1.3 |
| 2012 | 16 km/h NE | 16° | 2.2 |
| 2011 | 15 km/h NE | 12° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 13 km/h SW | 16° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 12 km/h SW | 15° | 1.0 |
| 2008 | 14 km/h NE | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2007 | 16 km/h N | 13° | 2.6 |
| 2006 | 15 km/h N | 13° | 0.6 |
| 2005 | 14 km/h E | 13° | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 17 km/h N | 14° | 0.7 |
| 2003 | 14 km/h E | 15° | 1.1 |
| 2002 | 13 km/h N | 15° | 2.5 |
| 2001 | 19 km/h N | 13° | 1.3 |
Every beach
Beaches on Pelion
76 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Chondri AmmosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- IzgoudSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Nies beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Sykitsa beachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios IoannisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PaltsiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VlachoremaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios DimitriosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Damouchari BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Fakistra BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KlossouSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Labinou beachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Limionas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LithosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paralia KrithariaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vathia SpiliaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Akti PanagiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AnavrosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Ayia ThymiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- ChorevtoSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Gourna beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LefokastroSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MikroSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Mylopotamos BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Nea AgchialosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Nea AnchialosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Papa Nero BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TheotokosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- AlykesSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Banikas BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FteliaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KallifteriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KastriSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KomosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Koropi BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LagoudiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MelaniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MortiasSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- MortitsaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Pelion is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Pelion facing south-east and west stay most sheltered: Agios Dimitrios, Akti Panagia, and Anavros. 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 Pelion?
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 Pelion 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 Pelion?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Pelion is June, with an average wind of 11 km/h. The windiest is October, at 14 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Pelion least crowded?
Pelion is busiest in August. In May, June, September, and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and July.
How warm is the sea in Pelion?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to September, and warmest in August, at about 26 °C.
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