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Best time to visit Ithaca: month by month
Short answer
Late May, June and September are the best months, with highs of about 22–27°C, warm sea and quiet harbours. July and August are the hottest (around 30°C) and busiest with yachts, though still calm compared with the Cyclades, and many rooms close from November to April.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 8°C | 18 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 7°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 13°C | 8°C | 13 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 10°C | 10 | low |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 7 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 20°C | 5 | medium |
| Jul | 30°C | 23°C | 2 | high |
| Aug | 30°C | 23°C | 3 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 20°C | 5 | medium |
| Oct | 22°C | 16°C | 8 | low |
| Nov | 18°C | 13°C | 15 | low |
| Dec | 14°C | 10°C | 12 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March is about 13°C with frequent rain; April reaches about 17°C and May about 22°C, green and ideal for walking, though the sea is still cool early on.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is about 27°C and July and August about 30°C with almost no rain; best for swimming, with peak prices and yachts in the harbours.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is about 26°C with a warm sea; October is about 22°C and good for walking; November is cooler with about 15 rainy days and many places closed.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild but wet, around 12–14°C by day, with up to about 18 rainy days in January; most rooms and tavernas are closed.
Events worth planning around
- Wine festival in Perachori (August)
- Theatre and music events of the island's summer programme (August)
- Greek Easter, the biggest religious holiday (date varies, March to May)
When to avoid
Avoid mid-August if you want easy rental cars and rooms at fair prices. Avoid November to April if you want swimming and open tavernas, as many places close and it rains often.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Ithaca?
Late May, June and September, with highs of about 22–27°C and quiet harbours.
When is the sea warm enough to swim?
Roughly from June to early October.
Is Ithaca worth visiting in winter?
Only for walkers who want silence: it is mild but rainy, and most rooms and tavernas close.