UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece

Meteora Travel Guide

Meteora travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌦️ 55°F now🕔 1:59 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Active alerts for Meteora

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Meteora is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece. Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for monasteries on sandstone pillars.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Meteora with light rain. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 54°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Meteora is June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 175 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Olympus, Navagio Beach, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 7.7°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Meteora today at 9.4/10. Visibility is down to 1,9 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Meteora

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 39°43′18.1″N 21°37′50.2″E (39.7217, 21.6306)

Weather in Meteora right now

🌦️
55°F
Light rain · feels like 53°F
Humidity82%
Wind6 mph NW
Gusts12 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover99%
Pressure968 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 2 mi
Air quality29 · Good
Sunrise6:55 AM
Sunset5:39 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 99%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:59 AM, Oct 27 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 56° / 53°

Light rain · 51% rain · wind 3 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌥️ 61° / 53°

Fog · 56% rain · wind 4 mph

Quick facts about Meteora

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates39°43′18.1″N 21°37′50.2″E (39.7217, 21.6306)
UNESCO inscription1988
Known formonasteries on sandstone pillars
Local time1:59 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Meteora

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Meteora.

Best time to visit Meteora

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Meteora

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH175 miAthens

Explore Meteora

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Meteora?

Meteora is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece. Its coordinates are 39.7217, 21.6306. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Meteora right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with light rain. Humidity is 82% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Meteora?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Meteora, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Meteora in?

Meteora observes Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00). The local time is 1:59 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Meteora?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 175 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Meteora?

Popular options include Mount Olympus, Navagio Beach, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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