Best time to visit Delphi
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Delphi
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Delphi).
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Delphi Archaeological Site Self-Guided Audio Tour No Ticket - 2
Delphi Skip-The-Line Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Admission - 3
Delphi: Ancient Footpath Delphi Hiking - 4
Delphi: Valley Olive Grove Hiking - 5
Mystic Delphi Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Tickets - 6
Explore the Mystical Ruins in Delphi, Greece - Private Tour
Last refreshed 2026-06-09.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Delphi (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Delphi's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–10 | 7 | 11 | 154 | 14.0 | 67% | 10 | 175 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 3–11 | 9 | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 64% | 10 | 180 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 4–13 | 10 | 11 | 161 | 14.6 | 61% | 10 | 211 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 7–17 | 15 | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 54% | 12 | 248 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 12–23 | 22 | 10 | 94 | 9.4 | 47% | 11 | 276 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 17–28 | 28 | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 44% | 10 | 307 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 20–31 | 32 | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 35% | 10 | 321 | 9 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 20–31 | 31 | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 38% | 11 | 299 | 8 | Busy | 6 |
| Sep | 16–25 | 25 | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 49% | 11 | 246 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 12–21 | 20 | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 56% | 10 | 223 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 7–15 | 14 | 10 | 143 | 14.3 | 68% | 9 | 170 | 2 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 5–12 | 10 | 14 | 186 | 13.3 | 76% | 9 | 158 | 2 | Moderate | 5 |
UV Index in Delphi by Month
UV index in Delphi peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
September
9/1016–25°C · 8 rain days (95h) · 246 sun hours · 49% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
9/1012–21°C · 6 rain days (82h) · 223 sun hours · 56% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
May
9/1012–23°C (feels 22°C) · 10 rain days (94h) · 276 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
Every month
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January
5/102–10°C (feels 7°C) · 11 rain days (154h) · 175 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
6/103–11°C (feels 9°C) · 9 rain days (122h) · 180 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
6/104–13°C (feels 10°C) · 11 rain days (161h) · 211 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
April
8/107–17°C (feels 15°C) · 8 rain days (106h) · 248 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
9/1017–28°C · 9 rain days (85h) · 307 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
6/1020–31°C · 4 rain days (36h) · 321 sun hours · 35% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
6/1020–31°C · 7 rain days (61h) · 299 sun hours · 38% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
November
6/107–15°C (feels 14°C) · 10 rain days (143h) · 170 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
5/105–12°C (feels 10°C) · 14 rain days (186h) · 158 sun hours · 76% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Delphi
When is the best time to visit Delphi?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–25°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Delphi?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 5–12°C (14 rainy days).
Is Delphi too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Delphi?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Delphi have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 5) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Delphi by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Delphi in July?
July is the peak UV month in Delphi, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Delphi on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, August, September, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.