When to go · Greece
Best Time to Visit Greece
Aim for September, October and May across most of Greece. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
September, October, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, June, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, January
Hottest is July (34°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Greece. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Greece month by month
Normals for Athens, Greece's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | think twice | |
| February | 13° | 6° | ok | |
| March | 14° | 7° | ok | |
| April | 19° | 11° | ok | |
| May | 25° | 16° | go now | |
| June | 29° | 20° | ok | |
| July | 34° | 24° | ok | |
| August | 33° | 23° | ok | |
| September | 28° | 19° | go now | |
| October | 23° | 15° | go now | |
| November | 19° | 12° | ok | |
| December | 15° | 9° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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