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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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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
49/100
Prices
$$
mid-range
Rainfall
Dry
Warm and comfortable
Greece

Where to go in Greece in October

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

1 Santorini, Greece Santorini 23° · $ · Warm sea, thinning crowds, great light Ideal 2 Athens, Greece Athens 24° · $$ · Pleasant temperatures with noticeably thinner crowds Ideal

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 · May · April 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.

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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.

What is the best month to visit Greece?

October, May, April.

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