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Old Apr 5th, 2014, 11:21 AM
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Need a jacket for Greece in May?

What should I take in the way of a jacket? Will a windbreaker do? Might I want something warmer at night? I will be there essentially the whole month, including the islands, Olympia,, Delphi, Meteora.
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Old Apr 5th, 2014, 11:37 AM
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I would think you could layer in the evening if you needed to. I can't imagine needing anything heavier than a windbreaker. We've gone to Greece twice in May an both trips had beautiful weather.
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I've been there in May when it was cold, windy and raining steadily for a week, although that's not normal. My point is that you can't predict the weather. Bring a light jacket or sweater. Hopefully it won't leave the bottom of your bag.
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Old Apr 5th, 2014, 12:10 PM
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Yes you will definitely need a jacket, especially in places like Delphi and Meteora where it can get cold at night. Durning the day it will be warm, but there might be a few less warmer days too.....
Right now Athens has 19 -22 C daily ....
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Old Apr 5th, 2014, 01:11 PM
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I think the windbreaker should be fine, it was enough for me in Halkidiki in early May. But it depends how each person is feeling the heat or the cold.
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Old Apr 5th, 2014, 06:30 PM
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My experience in May is: windbreaker PLUS liteweight cotton Cardigan. Late in May, all u will need after sunset is cardigan over shoulders. In Early may if it's a windy day (or sudden short cloudburst), or if u are on a ferry & it's cloudy/windy -- you'll welcome having both. To ease packing WEAR them both onto the plane from US.
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During the nights it is most likely to need a jacket, not a very warm one, but a normal
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Old Apr 7th, 2014, 08:21 AM
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Yes, a jacket would be helpful in May. During the day, the Weather will be softly warm, and during the night a bit cool, especially in places like Delphi, which is located on a Mountain.
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