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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.

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Month-by-month weather on Samaria Gorge Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 45°F7°C 34°F1°C 169 mm 16
February 42°F6°C 31°F0°C 145 mm 17
March 52°F11°C 37°F3°C 77 mm 11
April 56°F13°C 42°F6°C 74 mm 11
May 64°F18°C 49°F10°C 94 mm 12
June 75°F24°C 61°F16°C 4 mm 2
July 78°F26°C 63°F17°C 1 mm 1
August 76°F24°C 61°F16°C 8 mm 4
September 69°F21°C 55°F13°C 27 mm 4
October 61°F16°C 47°F8°C 36 mm 7
November 53°F12°C 42°F5°C 44 mm 10
December 46°F8°C 36°F2°C 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 72°F22°C and nights near 57°F14°C.

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

Samaria Gorge Trail

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