Peloponnese Tourism

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When to Visit & Weather

Month by month: sea temperature, the August crowds, the heat closures, the shoulder months and what shuts in winter.

The Palace of the Despots at Mystras above the Sparta plain in May
Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Start here Best Time to Visit the Peloponnese: Month by Month, Sea, Heat and Crowds (2026) The Peloponnese sea peaks near 27°C in August, but October stays warmer than June at about 23.7°C, with far smaller crowds and site hours until 18:00 or later. Read the guide →

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