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Best time to visit Elafonisos: month by month
Short answer
June and September are the best months, with highs of about 27–28°C, warm sea and space on the beaches. July and August are hotter, about 32–33°C, and very crowded, especially around 15 August.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 9°C | 11 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 8°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 9°C | 7 | low |
| Apr | 18°C | 12°C | 5 | low |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 5 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 20°C | 4 | high |
| Jul | 33°C | 23°C | 1 | very high |
| Aug | 32°C | 23°C | 3 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 20°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 17°C | 5 | low |
| Nov | 19°C | 14°C | 9 | low |
| Dec | 16°C | 11°C | 9 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 14°C in March, 18°C in April and 23°C in May, with rain on about 5–7 days a month; the sea is still cool and some tavernas only open in May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
About 28°C in June and 32–33°C in July and August, almost dry; warm water, heavy crowds and long ferry queues in high summer.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 27°C in September, 23°C in October and 19°C in November; September is ideal, and businesses close from October onwards.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
About 14–16°C with rain on 7–11 days a month; most of the island is closed.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May)
- Feast of the Dormition, 15 August, the busiest weekend of the year
When to avoid
Avoid the first three weeks of August if you dislike crowds, queues and high prices; from November to March most rooms and tavernas are closed.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Elafonisos?
June and September, for warm sea without the August crowds.
Is Elafonisos open in winter?
Mostly not; from November to March most of the island shuts.
Is the sea warm in May?
It is still cool in May; highs are about 23°C and the water warms through June.