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Best time to visit Ioannina: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 16–27°C and green or golden mountains. July and August are warm (about 30–32°C) but cooler than Athens; winters are cold and damp, often foggy over the lake, with snow in the mountains.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 1°C | 15 | low |
| Feb | 11°C | 0°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 12°C | 2°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 6°C | 15 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 12 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 15°C | 8 | medium |
| Jul | 32°C | 18°C | 2 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 18°C | 5 | high |
| Sep | 25°C | 14°C | 7 | medium |
| Oct | 21°C | 10°C | 8 | medium |
| Nov | 15°C | 7°C | 15 | low |
| Dec | 11°C | 3°C | 12 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 12°C in March to 22°C in May, with 11–15 rainy days; good for walks in Zagori.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is about 27°C, July and August about 30–32°C and drier; pleasant evenings by the lake.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 25°C) and October (about 21°C) are ideal; November cools to about 15°C with more rain.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and damp, with highs of about 9–11°C and lows near 0–3°C; snow in the mountains and a lively student city.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May)
- Feast of the Dormition on 15 August, with village festivals (panigyria) across Epirus
When to avoid
Mid-August and holiday weekends are busiest in Zagori. Mid-winter brings fog and snow that can make mountain roads difficult.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Ioannina?
May or October: highs of about 21–22°C and good walking weather.
Is Ioannina good in winter?
Yes for food and city life, but it is cold, damp and often foggy, with snow in the mountains.
Is Ioannina too hot in summer?
July and August average about 30–32°C, cooler than Athens, and the mountains nearby are fresher.