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Best Time to Hike Samaria Gorge Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Samaria Gorge Trail, Greece, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Samaria Gorge Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 7.2°C / 45°F 1.2°C / 34°F 169 mm 16
February 5.5°C / 42°F -0.3°C / 31°F 145 mm 17
March 11°C / 52°F 2.8°C / 37°F 77 mm 11
April 13.4°C / 56°F 5.5°C / 42°F 74 mm 11
May 17.7°C / 64°F 9.7°C / 49°F 94 mm 12
June 23.9°C / 75°F 16.2°C / 61°F 4 mm 2
July 25.5°C / 78°F 17.1°C / 63°F 1 mm 1
August 24.4°C / 76°F 16.2°C / 61°F 8 mm 4
September 20.7°C / 69°F 12.7°C / 55°F 27 mm 4
October 16.3°C / 61°F 8.3°C / 47°F 36 mm 7
November 11.8°C / 53°F 5.3°C / 42°F 44 mm 10
December 7.9°C / 46°F 2.2°C / 36°F 174 mm 17

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Samaria Gorge Trail are June, July, August, September, October. Expect daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nights near 14°C (57°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Samaria Gorge Trail

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