Peloponnese, GreeceQuick decision
When to visit Peloponnese?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (35%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Ancient sitesMar–May or Sep–Nov — Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth.
Wild beachesJun–Sep — Elafonisos, Voidokilia, Simos, uncrowded shores.
Nemea winesSep–Oct — harvest, Agiorgitiko grape, hillside vineyards.
Lousios Gorge & ManiApr–Jun or Sep–Nov — gorge monasteries, Mani tower villages.
Monthly climate data
Peloponnese weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 35% | 2.7 | 8.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 31% | 2.0 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 36% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 25% | 1.4 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 28°C | 24% | 1.7 | 13.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 31°C | 12% | 0.6 | 13.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 30°C | 14% | 0.5 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 16% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.4 | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 15°C | 32% | 2.4 | 9.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 11°C | 34% | 2.5 | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 30% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 17% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 23% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 33% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 24% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 35% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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