Theopetra Cave
Theopetra Cave is an archaeological site and show cave in Greece. It is one of the 86 sights of the country listed on this site and is ranked 70th in popularity among Greek sights by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach about 32 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with around 5 to 7 rainy days per month. For milder temperatures, May or September are options. November to January are the wettest months, with rainfall reaching about 81 mm in December.
The cave is 259 km from Athens. The nearest airport is Kozani National Airport Filippos, located 68 km away, while Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is 144 km from the site. Visitors can combine a trip to the cave with visits to Meteora, the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, or the Monastery of Rousanou, which are all within 6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 81 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 60 | 57 | 52 | 49 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 66 | 79 | 81 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
