cultural · Greece · 39.72°N 21.63°E

Best time to visit Meteora (and when it is crowded)

Meteora is a cultural destination in Greece. Its peak season is May and September, and it is least crowded in January, July, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

May and September

Quietest months

January, July, and December

Meteora month by month

How crowded Meteora gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Meteora in January
Quiet
Meteora in February
Quiet
Meteora in March
Quiet
Meteora in April
Quiet
Meteora in May
Quiet
Meteora in June
Quiet
Meteora in July
Quiet
Meteora in August
Quiet
Meteora in September
Quiet
Meteora in October
Quiet
Meteora in November
Quiet
Meteora in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Meteora busy?
Meteora gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Meteora?
For thinner crowds, visit Meteora in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Meteora least crowded?
Meteora is least crowded in January, July, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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