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Best time to visit Nafplio: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of 21-31°C, few rainy days and comfortable conditions for the archaeological sites. July and August are hot, about 35-36°C, but bring the Epidaurus Festival. Winter is mild at about 14-16°C, and weekends are busy all year with visitors from Athens.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 6°C | 7 | low |
| Feb | 15°C | 5°C | 4 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 7°C | 7 | medium |
| Apr | 21°C | 10°C | 4 | high |
| May | 26°C | 15°C | 5 | high |
| Jun | 31°C | 20°C | 4 | high |
| Jul | 36°C | 24°C | 1 | very high |
| Aug | 35°C | 24°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 29°C | 19°C | 5 | high |
| Oct | 24°C | 15°C | 4 | medium |
| Nov | 20°C | 12°C | 5 | low |
| Dec | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
16°C in March, 21°C in April and 26°C in May, with 4-7 rainy days. Ideal for Mycenae and Epidaurus.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot: 31°C in June and 35-36°C in July and August, with almost no rain. Beach season and the Epidaurus Festival.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
29°C in September, 24°C in October and 20°C in November, with 4-5 rainy days. Warm sea in September.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Mild days of 14-16°C and nights of 5-8°C, with 4-8 rainy days. Quiet midweek, lively at weekends.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter, March, April or May
- Athens & Epidaurus Festival performances at the ancient theatre, Friday and Saturday nights in July and August
- Nafplio Festival of classical music, usually in early summer
- Carnival (Apokries), February or March
When to avoid
July and August are very hot at the sites, and weekends in August and around Easter are crowded and expensive.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Nafplio?
April to June and September to October, with warm days and few crowds at the sites.
When is the Epidaurus Festival?
Performances are held at the ancient theatre on Friday and Saturday nights in July and August.
Is Nafplio good in winter?
Yes for a quiet break: days are about 14-16°C and the sites are empty, but weekends are busy with Athenians.