The best times to visit Prespes for ideal weather are

April 23rd to October 21st

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Prespes Travel Info

Weather in Prespes

Temperature

Average temperatures in Prespes vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 47th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Prespes, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 94.2°F (34.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 62.4°F (16.9°C) at night.

Prespes Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Prespes Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Prespes Perceived Temperature (F)

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Prespes Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Prespes Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 41.3 31.8 23.7
Feb 45.1 35.7 27.4
Mar 48.2 40.1 33.2
Apr 64.5 52.1 39.2
May 76.5 61.7 46.6
Jun 78.6 64.5 52.1
Jul 88.2 72.4 55.3
Aug 87.7 71.1 55.6
Sep 76.5 63.6 53
Oct 64.4 53.4 44.1
Nov 58.1 45.3 35.4
Dec 45 34.1 26.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 5.2 -0.1 -4.6
Feb 7.3 2.1 -2.6
Mar 9 4.5 0.7
Apr 18.1 11.2 4
May 24.7 16.5 8.1
Jun 25.9 18.1 11.2
Jul 31.2 22.4 12.9
Aug 30.9 21.7 13.1
Sep 24.7 17.6 11.7
Oct 18 11.9 6.7
Nov 14.5 7.4 1.9
Dec 7.2 1.2 -3.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Prespes are April, August, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid January. For example, on the week of January 8th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid March with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of March 19th.

When can you find snow in Prespes? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Prespes.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Prespes (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 13% 0 1.6
Feb 19% 0 2.3
Mar 35% 0 3.3
Apr 0% 0 0.1
May 3% 0 0.5
Jun 7% 0 0.7
Jul 2% 0 1.2
Aug 2% 0 0.1
Sep 17% 0 3.2
Oct 14% 0 1.9
Nov 10% 0 1.6
Dec 13% 0 1.8

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 13 0 4.1
Feb 19 0 5.8
Mar 35 0 8.4
Apr 0 0 0.3
May 3 0 1.3
Jun 7 0 1.8
Jul 2 0 3
Aug 2 0 0.3
Sep 17 0 8.1
Oct 14 0 4.8
Nov 10 0 4.1
Dec 13 0 4.6

 

Humidity and Wind

Prespes has some very humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is July (38.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (74.4%).

Wind in Prespes is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is April, followed by February and March. April’s average wind speed of around 4.4 knots (5.1 MPH or 8.2 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early April where average top sustained speeds reach 10.7 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Prespes.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 3.3 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Feb 4.1 Light breeze 7.8 Gentle breeze
Mar 3.7 Barely noticeable 7.2 Light breeze
Apr 4.4 Light breeze 9.6 Gentle breeze
May 3.5 Barely noticeable 7.1 Light breeze
Jun 3.5 Barely noticeable 7.2 Gentle breeze
Jul 3.6 Barely noticeable 6.9 Light breeze
Aug 1.8 Barely noticeable 6.3 Light breeze
Sep 1.8 Barely noticeable 6 Light breeze
Oct 2 Barely noticeable 6.3 Light breeze
Nov 2 Barely noticeable 6.5 Light breeze
Dec 1.7 Barely noticeable 5.8 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 68.3%
Feb 59.8%
Mar 67.6%
Apr 41.3%
May 45.1%
Jun 51%
Jul 38.6%
Aug 45.5%
Sep 60.1%
Oct 67.5%
Nov 68.7%
Dec 74.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Prespes?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Greece; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Prespes, Greece is July, followed by November and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Prespes in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 27.5 in December means 27.5% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Prespes Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 81.5°F (27.5°C) and 39.3°F (4.1°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 0 to 11 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 1 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Prespes, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 79.6°F (26.4°C) and 50.6°F (10.3°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 5 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Prespes to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 52.6°F (11.4°C) and 32.3°F (0.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 5 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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