The Best Times to Visit Greece

No matter the season, discover the best of Greece with Scott Dunn…

Best time to visit

With warm temperatures and sunny skies for most of the year, there’s no bad time for a holiday in Greece. Whether you want to relax by the sea on one of Greece’s stunning islands or explore the mainland’s impressive historical sites during the quieter winter months, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, no matter the time of year.

At Scott Dunn, our travel experts will help you plan an unforgettable holiday based on what you want to see and do. From the best time of year to visit Greece weather-wise to when to visit some of it’s most popular sights, we’ll help you discover Greece throughout the seasons.



When is the Best Time to Go to Greece?

If you’re wondering “when is the best time to visit Greece?”, it all depends on what kind of holiday you’re planning. From dining alfresco along the coast in the summer to taking in the fascinating cultural sites during an autumn visit to the cities, there are endless things to see and do in Greece throughout the year.

Below are some of our favourite ways to enjoy the very best of Greece year-round.

Climate guide for Greece

, Greece

Average temperatures (Celcious) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
18°C 8mm
Feb
19°C 5mm
Mar
22°C 9mm
Apr
26°C 4mm
May
31°C 3mm
Jun
36°C 4mm
Jul
37°C 21mm
Aug
36°C 18mm
Sep
35°C 12mm
Oct
29°C 7mm
Nov
24°C 6mm
Dec
19°C 9mm
Jan
21°C 12mm
Feb
24°C 7mm
Mar
26°C 8mm
Apr
27°C 4mm
May
29°C 9mm
Jun
32°C 3mm
Jul
34°C 4mm
Aug
34°C 1mm
Sep
31°C 3mm
Oct
27°C 5mm
Nov
23°C 9mm
Dec
18°C 9mm
Jan
20°C 9mm
Feb
22°C 5mm
Mar
24°C 3mm
Apr
28°C 2mm
May
32°C 1mm
Jun
32°C 1mm
Jul
33°C 0mm
Aug
33°C 0mm
Sep
33°C 2mm
Oct
29°C 5mm
Nov
26°C 3mm
Dec
22°C 5mm
Jan
16°C 4mm
Feb
19°C 4mm
Mar
22°C 7mm
Apr
26°C 7mm
May
31°C 4mm
Jun
36°C 6mm
Jul
36°C 3mm
Aug
36°C 5mm
Sep
33°C 15mm
Oct
28°C 5mm
Nov
23°C 5mm
Dec
18°C 4mm
Jan
11°C 313mm
Feb
12°C 204mm
Mar
14°C 103mm
Apr
15°C 112mm
May
19°C 4mm
Jun
25°C 0mm
Jul
27°C 1mm
Aug
26°C 0mm
Sep
23°C 1mm
Oct
21°C 72mm
Nov
19°C 199mm
Dec
14°C 194mm
Jan
18°C 8mm
Feb
19°C 5mm
Mar
22°C 9mm
Apr
26°C 4mm
May
31°C 3mm
Jun
36°C 4mm
Jul
37°C 21mm
Aug
36°C 18mm
Sep
35°C 12mm
Oct
29°C 7mm
Nov
24°C 6mm
Dec
19°C 9mm
Jan
11°C 215mm
Feb
12°C 163mm
Mar
14°C 60mm
Apr
15°C 73mm
May
19°C 2mm
Jun
25°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 1mm
Aug
26°C 0mm
Sep
23°C 1mm
Oct
21°C 32mm
Nov
19°C 97mm
Dec
14°C 95mm
Jan
11°C 215mm
Feb
12°C 163mm
Mar
14°C 60mm
Apr
15°C 73mm
May
19°C 2mm
Jun
25°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 1mm
Aug
26°C 0mm
Sep
23°C 1mm
Oct
21°C 32mm
Nov
19°C 97mm
Dec
14°C 95mm
Jan
18°C 9mm
Feb
21°C 8mm
Mar
23°C 14mm
Apr
29°C 7mm
May
34°C 2mm
Jun
38°C 1mm
Jul
39°C 0mm
Aug
39°C 0mm
Sep
36°C 1mm
Oct
31°C 3mm
Nov
25°C 3mm
Dec
18°C 11mm
Jan
20°C 9mm
Feb
22°C 5mm
Mar
24°C 3mm
Apr
28°C 2mm
May
32°C 1mm
Jun
32°C 1mm
Jul
33°C 0mm
Aug
33°C 0mm
Sep
33°C 2mm
Oct
29°C 5mm
Nov
26°C 3mm
Dec
22°C 5mm
Jan
11°C 313mm
Feb
12°C 204mm
Mar
14°C 103mm
Apr
16°C 129mm
May
19°C 4mm
Jun
25°C 0mm
Jul
26°C 1mm
Aug
26°C 0mm
Sep
23°C 1mm
Oct
21°C 72mm
Nov
19°C 210mm
Dec
14°C 194mm
Jan
18°C 9mm
Feb
20°C 7mm
Mar
22°C 8mm
Apr
26°C 4mm
May
30°C 2mm
Jun
36°C 2mm
Jul
35°C 1mm
Aug
36°C 0mm
Sep
33°C 3mm
Oct
29°C 5mm
Nov
24°C 7mm
Dec
20°C 5mm
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