Greece has a mainly Mediterranean climate. This type of weather is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. However, due to the variety of micro-climates across the country and local variations, this weather varies throughout Greece. The mainland is very mountainous, with the highest peak being Mount Olympus at an altitude of 2,918 m. Areas in the north have more of a transitional climate between continental and Mediterranean weather while some mountain areas can experience an alpine climate.
Weather in Halkidiki and the Climate of Chalkidiki in Halkidiki is one of the seven regional units of Central Macedonia in Greece. It has two main mountain areas, Holomontas in the north and Mount Athos to the southeast. With the...