Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kalamata in May

The sea around Kalamata averages 20°C in May, usually between 18°C and 22°C. That is cool: fine for a quick swim, many people find it chilly.

Average20°CCool
Usual range18°C–22°C80% of readings
vs April+2.1°warmer
vs June+4.2°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

May in recent years

202319°C
202420°C
202520°C

Nearby in May

Sparti19°C72 km
Pirgos20°C93 km
Tripoli20°C99 km
Spetses19°C114 km
Kythira19°C127 km
Zakynthos20°C129 km

Beaches in Kalamata

50 of 51 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.