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Peloponnese

The Peloponnese, cradle of ancient Greece — Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus theatre and wild beaches.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 37.51°N 22.37°E
JuneBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
24%Rainy days

When to visit Peloponnese?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–82°F in June
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (35%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10

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.

Peloponnese weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January36°F50°F35%0.1in8.7h4.8/10
🌫️ February37°F52°F31%0.1in9.8h5.7/10
⛅ March39°F57°F36%0.1in10.8h6.7/10
🌤️ April45°F64°F25%0.1in12.2h7.4/10
🌤️ May52°F72°F29%0.1in13.0h8.1/10
☀️ June61°F82°F24%0.1in13.8h9.2/10
☀️ July66°F88°F12%0.0in13.6h8.7/10
☀️ August66°F86°F14%0.0in13.0h8.8/10
☀️ September59°F81°F16%0.1in11.5h8.8/10
🌤️ October52°F70°F20%0.1in10.4h7.8/10
⛅ November46°F59°F32%0.1in9.1h6.9/10
🌫️ December41°F52°F34%0.1in8.5h5.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 18°F, 30% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 30°F, 17% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 21°F, 23% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 11°F, 33% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 24% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 35% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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