Tymfristos

Mountain Mountain in Central Greece with alpine terrain

A mountain massif in Central Greece near Karpenisi, with peaks used for hiking and a small ski area (Velouchi). Visitors come for forested slopes, marked trails and winter sports facilities.

How to Get to Tymfristos #

Access by regional roads from Lamia or nearby towns; local roads lead to trailheads. Driving is the most practical method; consult local maps for exact routes.

Tips for Visiting Tymfristos #

Hire local guides for uphill routes; weather and trail conditions can change rapidly at higher altitude.
Aim for early starts for ridge walks to avoid afternoon wind and potential thunderstorms in summer.

Best Time to Visit Tymfristos #

Late spring to early autumn is the hiking season; winter conditions make high routes difficult and sometimes dangerous.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 10-25°C

Warm lower valleys and cool ridgelines; best for hiking.

Late Spring/Early Autumn

May, Sep · 5-20°C

Fewer insects and clearer visibility from peaks.

Weather & Climate near Tymfristos #

Climate

Tymfristos's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1031 mm/year), wettest in December.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

20°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 1°

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-5° – 0°

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

Weather

119 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm).

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 2°

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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