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Best time to visit Meteora: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to November are best, with highs of about 20–30°C and good light, and autumn colours in October and November. July and August are hot (about 34°C) and busy with tour buses; winter is cold, sometimes snowy and spectacular, but monastery hours are shorter.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 1°C | 13 | low |
| Feb | 12°C | 1°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 13°C | 2°C | 12 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 7°C | 11 | high |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 11 | high |
| Jun | 29°C | 17°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 34°C | 20°C | 1 | high |
| Aug | 33°C | 20°C | 4 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 15°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 21°C | 11°C | 7 | high |
| Nov | 16°C | 8°C | 12 | medium |
| Dec | 12°C | 4°C | 11 | 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 15°C in March to 26°C in May; wildflowers and green valleys, with fewer rainy days by May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot on the plain at about 30–34°C, with little rain; walk early and late, and expect tour buses at midday.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 29°C) and October (about 24°C) are excellent; November (about 20°C) brings autumn colours and quiet roads.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool to cold, with highs around 14–16°C and lows around 6–9°C, more rain, and occasional snow on the rocks; shorter monastery hours.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter, with services in the monasteries and Kalambaka (March, April or May)
- Feast of the Dormition, 15 August
- Christmas season in nearby Trikala's Mill of the Elves (December)
When to avoid
Midday in July and August is hot and crowded with tour buses. In winter, check monastery opening days, as hours are shorter and roads can be icy.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Meteora?
April to June and September to November, with mild temperatures and good light.
Are the monasteries open every day?
Each monastery closes one day a week and some take a midday break; check current hours before you go.
Is Meteora worth visiting in winter?
Yes for dramatic, quiet scenery, sometimes with snow, but hours are shorter and roads can be icy.