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Greece in October

Weather, crowds and prices in Greece in October — and where in the country to go.

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Quick answer

A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what October looks like across Greece, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
24°
Average low 16°
Crowds
Moderate
53/100
Prices
$$
shoulder season
Rainfall
Moderate
Warm and comfortable
Greece

Top tours in Greece for October

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Greece, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Greece in October

Ranked by how October scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Greece weather in October

Typical conditions in Greece during October, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Greece

Taken across the whole country, October · April · May tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greece in October?

Typical conditions in Greece during October, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 24°C with lows near 16°C.

Where should you go in Greece in October?

Santorini, Athens, Rhodes.

What is the best month to visit Greece?

October, April, May.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.