When is the cheapest time to visit Greece?

Prices bottom out in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.

What months should I avoid in Greece?

There's no single "avoid" month — every season in Greece has something to offer.

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When to go to Greece

May–June and September–October deliver warm seas and manageable crowds. July–August is blisteringly hot and heavily booked on the islands.

Best: May–June, September–OctoberPeak: July–August

Month-by-month

Jan

Okay

6°–13°C · 55mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Feb

Okay

7°–14°C · 45mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Mar

Good

8°–16°C · 40mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Apr

Good

12°–20°C · 25mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Orthodox Easter

May

Great

16°–25°C · 15mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Jun

Great

20°–30°C · 5mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Jul

Good

23°–33°C · 2mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Very hot; sea perfect

Aug

Okay

23°–33°C · 2mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Most crowded month

Sep

Great

20°–29°C · 15mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Warm sea; fewer crowds

Oct

Great

16°–24°C · 45mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Nov

Okay

12°–19°C · 60mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Dec

Okay

8°–14°C · 65mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Apr–May

Orthodox Easter

Greece’s biggest celebration with candlelit processions, feasts, and fireworks.

Jun–Aug

Athens Epidaurus Festival

Ancient amphitheatres host world-class theatre, music, and dance performances.

Aug

Panigiri

Island village festivals with live music, dance, and communal feasts.

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Common questions about Greece

When is the best time to visit Greece?: May–June, September–October. May–June and September–October deliver warm seas and manageable crowds. July–August is blisteringly hot and heavily booked on the islands.
When is the cheapest time to visit Greece?: Prices bottom out in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Greece?: There's no single "avoid" month — every season in Greece has something to offer.
When is peak tourist season in Greece?: July–August

See also the full Greece climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.