Best time to visit

Best time to visit Greece

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

Best monthsMay–June, September–October
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Month-by-month overview

Greece at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Verdictokayokaygoodgoodgreatgreatgoodokaygreatgreatokayokay
Temp (°C)
13°
6°
14°
7°
16°
8°
20°
12°
25°
16°
30°
20°
33°
23°
33°
23°
29°
20°
24°
16°
19°
12°
14°
8°
Rain (mm)554540251552215456065
Crowdslowlowlowmediummediumhighhighhighmediummediumlowlow
Price$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Notes———Orthodox Easter——Very hot; sea perfectMost crowded monthWarm sea; fewer crowds———

Festivals & events

Orthodox Easter

Apr–May

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

Athens Epidaurus Festival

Jun–Aug

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

Panigiri

Aug

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

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