Best time to visit Greece
The best time to visit Greece is late spring to early summer (May and June) and early autumn (September), when the sea is warm, rain is rare and the islands are lively but not overwhelmed. July and August are hot and the busiest and priciest; winter is mild, wet and quiet, with many island services closed.
The short answer
The best time to visit Greece is April, May, September and October — the months with the most comfortable temperatures and the lowest rainfall of the year. The month-by-month table below shows why, and links each month to a full packing list.
Greece weather & when to go, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | When to go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 11 | Off-season |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 9 | Off-season |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 8 | Shoulder |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 6 | Best |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 4 | Best |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 68°F | 2 | Shoulder |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 23°C / 73°F | 1 | Shoulder |
| August | 34°C / 93°F | 23°C / 73°F | 1 | Shoulder |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 66°F | 3 | Best |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 6 | Best |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 8 | Shoulder |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 11 | Off-season |
Best months in detail
- Greece in April: daytime highs around 20°C (68°F), nights near 11°C (52°F), and occasional rain (about 6 wet days).
- Greece in May: daytime highs around 26°C (79°F), nights near 16°C (61°F), and occasional rain (about 4 wet days).
- Greece in September: daytime highs around 29°C (84°F), nights near 19°C (66°F), and very little rain (about 3 wet days).
- Greece in October: daytime highs around 23°C (73°F), nights near 15°C (59°F), and occasional rain (about 6 wet days).
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