Sofades
Sofádes · Nomós Kardhítsas · Greece
Sofades lies in Thessaly, Greece. By our climate data, the best time to visit is May and September–October. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
The best months to visit are May and September–October.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 33°C (92°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 1°C (34°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 12 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 12.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 86% of places in Greece.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 6 km/h N
- Gusts
- 19 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Pressure
- 1024 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:47 / 18:44
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Sofades
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 10° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 26° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 29° | 23° | 16° | 12° |
| Average low | 1° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 3° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 61 | 66 | 60 | 47 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 68 | 87 | 81 |
| Rain days | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.3 | 5 | 6 | 7.6 | 9.2 | 11 | 12.1 | 11.2 | 9 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 4 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10 | 9.4 |
| Humidity (%) | 75 | 73 | 71 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 49 | 52 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 78 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Go score | 31 | 40 | 56 | 76 | 86 | 67 | 59 | 65 | 83 | 85 | 56 | 36 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Sofades, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Hiking | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Sofades: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Sofades travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Sofades lies in Thessaly, Greece. By our climate data, the best time to visit is May and September–October. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in Polish)
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Sofades: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Greek
- Calling code
- +30
- Meal, casual restaurant€13.00≈ $15.00
- Cappuccino€3.20≈ $3.60
- Beer (0.5 l)€4.80≈ $5.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.50≈ $1.60
- Taxi, 5 km€9.50≈ $11.00
- Public transport ticket€1.80≈ $2.00
- Mid-range hotel, per night€110≈ $125
Estimated from Greece’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 66% of US levels.
- Oct 28Ochi Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
35 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.6 (1995).
How to get to Sofades
Nearest airports
- VOLNea Anchialos National AirportNea Anchialos61 km
- KZIKozani National Airport FilipposKozani108 km
- IOAIoannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIoannina117 km
- JSISkiathos Island National AirportSkiathos122 km
- PVKAktion National AirportPreveza124 km
- GPAPatras Araxos Agamemnon AirportPatras144 km
Distances
- Athens206 km 3 h 34
- Thessaloníki162 km 2 h 48
- Pátra125 km 2 h 10
- Piraeus205 km 3 h 33
- Lárisa43 km 45 min
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Hotels in Sofades
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Population history
1991–2021Climate in Sofades
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sofades?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sofades is May and September–October.
What is the weather like in Sofades in October?
In October, Sofades averages a high of 23°C (74°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with 68 mm of rain on about 9 days.
What is the rainiest month in Sofades?
December, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sofades?
Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL), about 61 km away.
What power plugs are used in Greece?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Greece?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Greece?
112.
Is Greece safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Sofades most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Sofades least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
When is the best time to visit Sofades without the crowds?
April–May and September–October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Sofades in?
Europe/Athens (UTC+3).
What is the population of Sofades?
About 5,508.