When to visit Nafplio without the crowds
Nafplio (Greece) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of September.
Tip
It is Athenians' favourite weekend escape: come Monday to Thursday.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm | 15 °C (58 °F) | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | Clean Monday, Annunciation, Independence Day |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (71 °F) | Good Friday |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (79 °F) | Orthodox Easter (Mar–May, varies), Labour Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (89 °F) | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 35 °C (94 °F) | |
| August | 5/5 · busy | 34 °C (93 °F) | Assumption Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (77 °F) | Ochi Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 20 °C (69 °F) | |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, Peloponnese, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Nafplio without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, November and December (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 20 °C (69 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Nafplio most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The second half of September.
What is the weather like in Nafplio?
Average highs range from 15 °C (58 °F) in January to 35 °C (94 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Nafplio?
The main ones: Orthodox Easter (Mar–May, varies) (May).
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