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Best time to visit Kastoria: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are the most comfortable months, with highs of about 20–27°C and green hills. Kastoria is also a classic winter destination for Greeks, with snow on the hills, fireplaces and the Ragkoutsaria carnival, though highs are only about 8–10°C. July and August are warm (30–31°C) but rarely very hot.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 0°C | 12 | high |
| Feb | 10°C | -1°C | 6 | medium |
| Mar | 11°C | 1°C | 9 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 5°C | 12 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 10 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 15°C | 7 | medium |
| Jul | 31°C | 18°C | 3 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 17°C | 4 | high |
| Sep | 25°C | 13°C | 6 | medium |
| Oct | 20°C | 9°C | 5 | medium |
| Nov | 14°C | 5°C | 11 | low |
| Dec | 10°C | 2°C | 7 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool in March (about 11°C) and April (16°C), warming to about 22°C in May; rain falls on 9–12 days a month.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 27°C in June and 30–31°C in July and August, with lows of 15–18°C and only 3–4 rainy days in July and August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (25°C) and October (20°C) are mild and fairly dry, with 5–6 rainy days; November cools to about 14°C and gets wetter.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of 8–10°C and lows around or below zero, with snow on the hills and frequent morning fog over the lake. Busy at weekends and over the holidays.
Events worth planning around
- Ragkoutsaria, the costumed carnival with brass bands, held around Epiphany (early January)
- Christmas and New Year, the busiest winter holiday weeks (December–January)
- Orthodox Easter (spring, date varies)
When to avoid
If you want quiet and lower prices, avoid winter weekends and the holiday period from Christmas to Epiphany. March and November are grey and quiet, with fewer places open in the countryside.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Kastoria?
June or September, with highs of about 25–27°C and little rain, for the lake walk and day trips to Prespa and Nymfaio.
Is Kastoria worth visiting in winter?
Yes, it is one of Greece's most popular winter weekend towns, with a misty lake, fireplaces and the Ragkoutsaria carnival in early January, though nights are cold.
When is the Ragkoutsaria carnival?
Around Epiphany in early January, when costumed groups and brass bands fill the streets. Book accommodation early.