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Best time to visit Aegina: month by month
Short answer
May, June, September and October are the best months, with warm sea and highs of about 20–27°C, and fewer weekend crowds than mid-summer. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, when boats fill with Athenians.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 11°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 11°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 11°C | 6 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 14°C | 6 | medium |
| May | 20°C | 18°C | 3 | medium |
| Jun | 25°C | 22°C | 3 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 0 | very high |
| Aug | 30°C | 26°C | 2 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 23°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 19°C | 3 | medium |
| Nov | 20°C | 16°C | 5 | low |
| Dec | 16°C | 13°C | 7 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild, about 14–20°C, with rain on a few days a month; good for Paleochora and walking, sea still cool.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
About 25–31°C and almost no rain; warm sea, busy weekends and full boats from Piraeus.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 27°C in September and 23°C in October, with the sea still warm; the pistachio harvest falls in late summer and early autumn.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool, about 14–16°C, with rain on 6–9 days a month; the island stays open and busy at weekends, unlike many Cycladic islands.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May)
- Aegina Fistiki Fest, the pistachio festival (September)
When to avoid
Avoid summer weekends, especially in August, if you dislike crowds and full boats; weekdays are much calmer all year.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Aegina?
May, June, September and October, on weekdays if possible.
Is Aegina open in winter?
Yes; it is close to Athens, so most tavernas stay open and the town is busy at weekends.
Can I visit Aegina as a day trip?
Yes, about 40 minutes by fast boat from Piraeus; staying a night lets you add Perdika and Paleochora.