- Off Season
- November to February
- Peak Season
- June to August
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Best time to visit is May or September for pleasant weather without peak summer crowds
- June and August have the most sunshine hours and warmest sea temperatures (around 25°C (77°F)/77°F)
- Winter months (January-February) are the coldest and wettest; avoid if planning outdoor activities
- Summer heat is generally moderate due to sea breezes, but very hot sultry periods can occur with temperatures exceeding 35°C (95°F)
- November is significantly wetter than other months—expect frequent rain if visiting then
Snowfall
- Occurs
- Yes
- Note
- Light snowfalls generally not abundant; occurs during cold periods in winter months
Off Season
November to February
Best Months
Best Months
- May
- September
Peak Season
June to August
Climate Type
Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers
Worst Months
Worst Months
- January
- February
- December
Rainfall Peaks
- Driest Month
- July
- Wettest Month
- November
- Annual Total Mm
- 1108
- Driest Amount Mm
- 32
- Wettest Amount Mm
- 158
- Annual Total Inches
- 44
- Driest Amount Inches
- 1.3
- Wettest Amount Inches
- 6.2
Summer Conditions
Hot and sunny from June to August; temperatures can reach 34-35°C (93-95°F); some afternoon thunderstorms, particularly in June
Temperature Peaks
- Coldest Month
- January
- Hottest Month
- July
- Coldest Low Celsius
- 4
- Hottest Peak Celsius
- 30
- Coldest Low Fahrenheit
- 39
- Hottest Peak Fahrenheit
- 86
Winter Conditions
Mild with sunny periods alternating with bad weather; occasional very cold days (down to -6/-7°C (19°F) or 19/21°F) due to Bora wind from the Balkan Peninsula
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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