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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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
NotesOrthodox EasterVery hot; sea perfectMost crowded monthWarm sea; fewer crowds
Month-by-month weather, crowds and prices in Greece
MonthHigh / LowRainfallCrowdsPricesVerdictNote
Jan13° / 6°C55mmLow$LowOkay
Feb14° / 7°C45mmLow$LowOkay
Mar16° / 8°C40mmLow$LowGood
Apr20° / 12°C25mmMedium$$MidGoodOrthodox Easter
May25° / 16°C15mmMedium$$MidGreat
Jun30° / 20°C5mmHigh$$$PeakGreat
Jul33° / 23°C2mmHigh$$$PeakGoodVery hot; sea perfect
Aug33° / 23°C2mmHigh$$$PeakOkayMost crowded month
Sep29° / 20°C15mmMedium$$MidGreatWarm sea; fewer crowds
Oct24° / 16°C45mmMedium$$MidGreat
Nov19° / 12°C60mmLow$LowOkay
Dec14° / 8°C65mmLow$LowOkay

Month-by-month deep dives

Greece in January
okay
Greece in February
okay
Greece in March
good
Greece in April
good
Greece in May
great
Greece in June
great
Greece in July
good
Greece in August
okay
Greece in September
great
Greece in October
great
Greece in November
okay
Greece in December
okay
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Santorini, Greece — Europe · Greece. 15,000 residents; 3.5 million annual visitors (230×). Infrastructure is overwhelmed on days when 3+ cruise ships dock.

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Greece ranks #14 in The Luxury-per-Dollar Index 2026

Athens, Greece — Europe. Acropolis-facing 5★ from $420; value slides fast above peak season.

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Greece ranks #4 in The Shoulder Season Score 2026

Crete, Greece — Europe · Mid October. Sea still 22°C, ferries reduced but running, 54% of peak pricing.

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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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