Peloponnese Peninsula Climate & Weather Peloponnese Peninsula
Climate and Weather The Peloponnese Peninsula has a typical
Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry
summers. Rain falls mostly between October and March. During
summer, June to August, the temperatures idle around 86°F (30°C)
but can reach as high as 104°F (40°C) during the frequent heat
waves. The heat can be oppressive and uncomfortable,
particularly for those unaccustomed to a Mediterranean climate.
In the higher regions in the north of the peninsula,
temperatures are much lower and there is a chance of very cold
temperatures. The best time to visit the Peloponnese Peninsula
is in the shoulder seasons of autumn and spring - ideally April
or September - when you are still likely to have plenty of sun
and warm weather without the sweltering heat of summer or the
inconvenient rains of winter. Many of the peninsula's rivers are
dry in summer and agriculture in the region requires irrigation
so expect it to be dry in the hot months.