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Best time to visit Metsovo: month by month
Short answer
May–June and September–October are the best all-round months, with highs of about 16–22°C, green slopes or autumn colours, and fewer crowds. December to February bring snow and a lively weekend atmosphere, but highs of only 4–7°C and lows below freezing. July and August are the warmest (about 25–27°C), cooler than the lowlands and with fewer rainy days.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -3°C | 15 | high |
| Feb | 6°C | -2°C | 9 | high |
| Mar | 6°C | -2°C | 13 | medium |
| Apr | 11°C | 3°C | 15 | medium |
| May | 17°C | 9°C | 14 | medium |
| Jun | 22°C | 13°C | 14 | medium |
| Jul | 27°C | 16°C | 4 | medium |
| Aug | 25°C | 16°C | 9 | high |
| Sep | 20°C | 12°C | 9 | medium |
| Oct | 16°C | 8°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 11°C | 5°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | 7°C | 1°C | 12 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 6°C in March to 17°C in May, with 13–15 rainy days a month; snow lingers early, and May is green and good for walking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 22–27°C and lows of 13–16°C; July is the driest month with about 4 rainy days, and evenings are cool.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 20°C in September to 11°C in November; autumn colours and mushrooms, but November is the wettest month with about 17 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 4–7°C and lows from -3°C to 1°C; frequent snow, busy weekends and holidays, and icy lanes.
Events worth planning around
- Feast of Agia Paraskevi, the town's patron saint — late July
- Christmas and New Year — the busiest period of the year
- Orthodox Easter — March, April or May, depending on the year
When to avoid
Avoid Christmas, New Year and snowy winter weekends if you want low prices or quiet. November is the wettest month, with about 17 rainy days, and can be grey without the snow.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Metsovo?
May–June and September–October for walking and mild weather; December to February for snow.
Does it snow in Metsovo?
Yes, often from December to February, with average lows of about -3°C to 1°C.
Is Metsovo worth visiting in summer?
Yes. Highs of about 25–27°C make it a cool escape from the lowlands, and July is the driest month.