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Greece month by month

The best time to visit Greece, and which part of it suits which month. Weather, crowds, prices and events across 4 destinations.

Best months: October, April, May
Greece

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.

Top tours and tickets in Greece

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

Greece climate month by month

Averaged across the destinations we cover in Greece. Use it to narrow the month, then open a destination for the detail that actually matters.

Month Temp Crowds Price Verdict
January 14° / 8° Low $ Quiet
February 15° / 9° Low $ Quiet
March 17° / 10° Low $ Fair
April 20° / 12° Moderate $$ Ideal
May 24° / 15° Moderate $$ Ideal
June 28° / 19° High $$$ Ideal
July 31° / 22° High $$$ Great
August 31° / 23° High $$$ Great
September 28° / 20° High $$ Ideal
October 24° / 16° Moderate $$ Ideal
November 20° / 13° Low $ Fair
December 16° / 10° Low $ Fair

Destinations in Greece

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best month 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.

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.