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Best Time to Visit Greece

Europe · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherHot & sunny
Temperature16–34°C
CrowdsMedium
PricesModerate

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanAvoid
FebAvoid
MarGood
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulGood
AugAvoid
SepBest
OctBest
NovAvoid
DecAvoid

Best months

AprilMayJuneSeptemberOctober

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

MarchJuly

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JanuaryFebruaryAugustNovemberDecember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

May and September deliver island magic without August's peak crowds and prices.

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