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Best time to visit Galaxidi: month by month
Short answer
May–June and September–October are the best months, with highs of about 24–29°C, few rainy days and swimmable water from June. July and August are hot (about 33°C) but usually breezy and calmer than the islands. Winter is quiet and mild by the sea, with highs of about 13–15°C.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 8°C | 10 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 8°C | 6 | medium |
| Mar | 14°C | 8°C | 9 | medium |
| Apr | 19°C | 12°C | 5 | medium |
| May | 24°C | 16°C | 5 | medium |
| Jun | 29°C | 21°C | 3 | high |
| Jul | 33°C | 25°C | 1 | high |
| Aug | 33°C | 25°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 28°C | 20°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 16°C | 5 | medium |
| Nov | 19°C | 13°C | 8 | low |
| Dec | 15°C | 10°C | 7 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 14°C in March to 24°C in May, with 5–9 rainy days a month; good for walking and Delphi, with the sea warming by late May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 29–33°C and lows of 21–25°C, with 1–3 rainy days a month; good swimming, but hot for sightseeing at Delphi.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 28°C in September to 19°C in November; September and October are warm and quieter, and the sea stays swimmable into October.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 13–15°C and lows of 8–10°C, with 6–10 rainy days a month; very quiet, with snow on Parnassus.
Events worth planning around
- Clean Monday flour war on the harbour — the first day of Orthodox Lent, usually February or March
- Orthodox Easter — March, April or May, depending on the year
- Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin — 15 August, a national holiday
When to avoid
Avoid Clean Monday and summer holiday weekends if you want quiet streets and lower prices. Mid-July to mid-August is hot for visiting Delphi, so go very early if you travel then.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Galaxidi?
May–June and September–October, with highs of about 24–29°C and few rainy days.
Can you swim in Galaxidi in October?
Usually yes, early in the month; highs are about 23°C and the sea is still warm from summer.
When is the Galaxidi flour war?
On Clean Monday, the first day of Orthodox Lent, usually in February or March. Book well ahead.