What wetsuit do you need in Greece?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 15 coastal cities in Greece.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 15.5°C Mar | 26.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Pátra | 15.2°C Feb | 27.1°C Aug | nothing |
| Irákleion | 16.5°C Mar | 26.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Kavála | 13.2°C Feb | 26.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Chaniá | 16.4°C Mar | 26.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Alexandroupoli | 12.9°C Mar | 25.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Corfu | 15.5°C Mar | 26.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Rethymno | 16.5°C Mar | 26.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Kórinthos | 15.3°C Mar | 27.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Mytilene | 15.7°C Mar | 24.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Chios | 16.4°C Mar | 24.3°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Néa Mákri | 15.3°C Mar | 26.1°C Aug | nothing |
| Náfplio | 16.0°C Mar | 27.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Eleftherés | 13.2°C Feb | 26.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Trílofos | 13.2°C Feb | 27.4°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Greece →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from