When is the best time to visit Greece?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Acropolis of Athens: May & April; Agistri: June & July; Alonnisos: June & July; Amorgos: July & August; Astypalaia: July & August; Athens: May & April.

Which month is best overall in Greece?

Averaged across our 52 destinations in Greece, the strongest months are May, April, October. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Greece does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 52 destinations in Greece: Acropolis of Athens, Agistri, Alonnisos, Amorgos, Astypalaia, Athens, Chania, Chios, Corfu, Crete, +42 more.

How are the Greece travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Greece: Weather by Month

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About Greece

Greece spans Mediterranean mountains and archipelagos. Timing matters: May-June and September-October offer the classic window for more reliable weather. Open city pages such as Athens and Santorini for month-by-month climate scores.

Did you know?

Greece has around 6,000 islands and islets, but only a couple of hundred are inhabited.
Athens is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with more than 3,400 years of recorded history.
Greece is one of Europe's most mountainous countries, and Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the gods, rises to 2,917 metres.

Weather

Greece: weather by month

Warmest month: July (29°C). Wettest: March (79 mm). Best overall score: May (10.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	10°C	66 mm	1	5.9/10
February	11°C	49 mm	7	7.0/10
March	12°C	79 mm	17	7.4/10
April	16°C	18 mm	27	9.9/10
May	20°C	20 mm	31	10.0/10
June	26°C	12 mm	30	8.2/10
July	29°C	6 mm	31	7.0/10
August	28°C	18 mm	31	7.2/10
September	25°C	40 mm	22	8.6/10
October	20°C	13 mm	14	9.1/10
November	16°C	52 mm	4	7.6/10
December	13°C	54 mm	0	6.6/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 5.9/10 in January to 10.0/10 in May; the safest picks are May, April, October.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 20°C and 20 mm of rain in May, with roughly 31 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in May. For better value, October scores 9.1/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Greece

Greece. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Greece?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Acropolis of Athens: May & April; Agistri: June & July; Alonnisos: June & July; Amorgos: July & August; Astypalaia: July & August; Athens: May & April.
Which month is best overall in Greece?: Averaged across our 52 destinations in Greece, the strongest months are May, April, October. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Greece does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 52 destinations in Greece: Acropolis of Athens, Agistri, Alonnisos, Amorgos, Astypalaia, Athens, Chania, Chios, Corfu, Crete, +42 more.
How are the Greece travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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