Best time to visit Greece
Greece has its best weather in April, May, and September to November. Peak season is July and August. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for April, May, and September to November.
Greece weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 8 | 7.3 h |
| February | 57°F | 44°F | 2 in | 7 | 8.5 h |
| March | 60°F | 46°F | 2 in | 7 | 9.6 h |
| April | 69°F | 52°F | 1.1 in | 5 | 11.4 h |
| May | 77°F | 61°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 12.2 h |
| June | 86°F | 69°F | 1.2 in | 6 | 13.5 h |
| July | 92°F | 74°F | 0.4 in | 2 | 13.6 h |
| August | 91°F | 73°F | 0.5 in | 2 | 12.9 h |
| September | 83°F | 67°F | 1.2 in | 3 | 11.4 h |
| October | 74°F | 59°F | 1.1 in | 3 | 9.6 h |
| November | 65°F | 52°F | 2.6 in | 7 | 8.2 h |
| December | 57°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 8 | 7.3 h |
Greece month by month
Greece in January
Highs around 54°F, lows near 42°F. About 8 rainy days and 7.3 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherGreece in February
Highs around 57°F, lows near 44°F. About 7 rainy days and 8.5 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherGreece in March
Highs around 60°F, lows near 46°F. About 7 rainy days and 9.6 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherGreece in April
Highs around 69°F, lows near 52°F. About 5 rainy days and 11.4 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherGreece in May
Highs around 77°F, lows near 61°F. About 5 rainy days and 12.2 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherGreece in June
Highs around 86°F, lows near 69°F. About 6 rainy days and 13.5 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherGreece in July
Highs around 92°F, lows near 74°F. About 2 rainy days and 13.6 h of sunshine a day.
Summer heat · Meltemi
Hardest monthPeak seasonGreece in August
Highs around 91°F, lows near 73°F. About 2 rainy days and 12.9 h of sunshine a day.
Summer heat · Meltemi
Mixed weatherPeak seasonGreece in September
Highs around 83°F, lows near 67°F. About 3 rainy days and 11.4 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherGreece in October
Highs around 74°F, lows near 59°F. About 3 rainy days and 9.6 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherGreece in November
Highs around 65°F, lows near 52°F. About 7 rainy days and 8.2 h of sunshine a day.
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Best weatherGreece in December
Highs around 57°F, lows near 46°F. About 8 rainy days and 7.3 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weather
Seasons and events
- Jul and Aug
Summer heatWeather risk
The hottest stretch is the last ten days of July and the first ten of August, when average highs range from 29°C to 35°C.
Source: Hellenic National Meteorological Service - Jul and Aug
MeltemiWeather risk
Strong northerly winds blow across the Aegean in midsummer. On Tinos, gusts top 50 km/h on about 17 days in July and 19 in August on average.
Source: National Observatory of Athens (meteo.gr) - Nov
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
The city's international film festival is held each November.
Source: Thessaloniki International Film Festival
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Questions about visiting Greece
April scores highest for weather in Athens, with highs around 69°F and about 5 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is April, May, and September to November.
December is the wettest month in Athens, with about 3.4 in of rain over 8 days. July is the driest, with about 0.4 in.
Peak season is July and August, according to Eurostat. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for April, May, and September to November.
July is the warmest month in Athens, with average highs of 92°F. January is the coolest, at 54°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
