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Backpacking Potential

94/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, April, October

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Avoid

January, February, July, August, November, December

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Weather

10°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Olympos?

The best time to visit Olympos for backpacking is May, April, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Olympos

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
53Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°190
February
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°116
March
80Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°77
April
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°44
May
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°25
June
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°11
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°5
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°2
September
84Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°13
October
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°57
November
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°106
December
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°181

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Olympos

When is the best time to visit Olympos for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Olympos for backpacking is typically in May, April, October, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Olympos?

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Rainy season typically: December–January. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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