Planning · When to go
Greece has a long season, and the best month depends on what you want: warm swimming, quiet sites, wildflowers or winter sun. A month-by-month guide, with a mainland advantage.
The short answer
For warm weather, a swimmable sea and fewer people, the best months to visit Greece are May, June, September and October. July and August are the hottest and busiest, and winter is mild on the coast and quiet.
Mainland Greece, especially the Peloponnese, stays open and lively for much longer than the islands, where many hotels and ferries wind down in late October.
We run a small hotel on the east coast of the Peloponnese, and we see how the seasons change the place. Here is the month-by-month version.
Written by the Sampatiki Suites team. Updated September 2026.
Best overall
May, June, September, October
Hottest
July and August
Wettest
November to February
Quietest
November to March
Month by month
March to April
Green hills, wildflowers and Easter. The sea is cold, so it is best for walking and sightseeing.
May
Warm days, quiet sites and a sea that is just swimmable. One of the best months for walking.
June
Hot and sunny, with a warmer sea and long days, before the peak crowds arrive.
July and August
The hottest and busiest months, with strong winds in the Aegean islands. Best for the sea, with early starts for sightseeing.
November to February
Mild on the coast, with rain and snow in the mountains. The season for climbers, walkers and spas.
Our tip
If you can only pick one month, choose late May or September. You get warmth, light and space.
Islands and mainland
Many island hotels, restaurants and ferries reduce service from late October to April. The mainland keeps going all year, with towns, ancient sites and villages open and lively.
That is why we recommend the Peloponnese in spring and autumn, when the islands are quiet and the mainland is at its best.
Weather
Summer
Coastal highs of 31 to 34 degrees, and higher inland.
Winter
Roughly 8 to 14 degrees on the coast, much colder in the mountains.
Rain
The driest months are July and August, and the wettest are November to February.
Wind
A summer north wind from May to October, strongest in July and August, which cools the Aegean islands.
From us at Sampatiki
Whatever month you choose, our hotel on the east coast works as a base, with a spa and a pool for the warm months and cooler evenings. Ask us what the month is like.
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Questions
What is the best month to visit Greece?
May, June, September and October give warm weather and a swimmable sea without the peak crowds. September is often the best month for the sea.
When is the cheapest time to visit Greece?
Outside July and August, and especially in spring and late autumn, when rates are lower.
When is the hottest time in Greece?
July and August, when coastal highs reach 31 to 34 degrees and inland valleys can be hotter.
When is the rainy season in Greece?
Mostly November to February, as winter storms. Summers are very dry.
Is Greece worth visiting in winter?
Yes, if you like quiet. The mainland coast is mild, the sites are empty and many things stay open.
Is the mainland better than the islands outside summer?
Often yes. The mainland stays open and lively, while many islands wind down from late October.
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