When to go to Greece
Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot and sunny summers and cool to cold winters. The best time to go to Greece depends on what activities you and your family want to do – the summer months are perfect for water based activities and exploring the coast and islands. Spring and Autumn are ideal for hiking, kayaking and rafting but can be too cool for much sea swimming. Winter is cold and whilst great for a city break, it is not the ideal season for making the most of Greece’s many outdoor activities.
January
This is winter time. Temperatures will be cold and there may be some rain. Although you may like to consider a city break during winter (Athens sees average temperatures of around 10°C at this time of year), it’s not warm enough for many of the outdoor activities.
February
This is winter time. Temperatures will be cold and there may be some rain. Although you may like to consider a city break during winter (Athens sees average temperatures of around 10°C at this time of year), it’s not warm enough for many of the outdoor activities.
March
Spring starts to arrive in March and you can expect a mixture of sunshine with some rain. Temperatures increase as the month progresses. Easter can be a good time to visit for hiking, cycling and city visits. However it will be too cold to swim and water-based activities may not appeal.
April
This is spring time and as such there should be plenty of sunshine although some rain too. Temperatures in Athens will be around 15°C. Easter is a good time to visit for hiking, cycling and city visits. However it will be too cold to swim and water-based activities may not appeal.
May
May is a beautiful time to visit Greece, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures increasing as the month progresses. This is a great time of year for hiking, cycling and city visits, without the summer crowds. However, it’s still not real ‘beach weather’ and sea-swimming will be too cold for many.
June
This is a great time to visit. Summer has started and there will be plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. You will be able to enjoy the full range of activities on both land and sea.
July
This is a great time to visit. Summer is in full swing and there will be plenty of sunshine. You will be able to enjoy the full range of activities on both land and sea.
August
This is a great time to visit. Summer is in full swing and there will be plenty of sunshine. You will be able to enjoy the full range of activities on both land and sea.
September
This is a great time to visit. Although temperatures start to fall a little during September, there will still be plenty of sunshine and it will usually be warm enough to swim and enjoy the beach.
October
October half term is a wonderful time to visit Greece. There is usually still plenty of sunshine but the summer crowds have gone. Also, the sea has had the whole summer to warm up and is still usually warm enough for swimming and water-based activities.
November
This is autumn and the weather will be mixed. There may be some sunshine but there will also be some rain and it can be cloudy and cool. Although you may like to consider a city break during winter, it’s not warm enough for many of the outdoor activities that families enjoy.
December
This is winter time. Temperatures will be cold and there may be some rain. Although you may like to consider a city break during winter (Athens sees average temperatures of around 10°C at this time of year), it’s not warm enough for many of the outdoor activities.
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