Greece weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Greece in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Greece sits at 39°04′N 21°49′E in Greece, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Greece weather by month
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Greece weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Greece?
When is the best time to visit Greece?
The best months to visit Greece are June, July, August, October. May and late September let you swim without the July meltemi wind that grounds Aegean ferries three days weekly and packs Santorini caldera walks unbearable.
Q02What is the hottest month in Greece?
What is the hottest month in Greece?
July runs the highest averages in Greece, with typical daytime highs of 28°C (82°F). August 40C heatwaves push Athenians to Kolonaki AC cafes 2-6pm; islands run out of ice, Acropolis closes noon-5pm during red alerts.
Q03What is the coldest month in Greece?
What is the coldest month in Greece?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 6°C (44°F). January closes 80% of Cyclades hotels, ferries to smaller islands drop to twice weekly; Athens rains cold and Plaka empties by 8pm.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Greece?
Which month has the most rain in Greece?
January typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 164mm on average. November brings 'medicane' Mediterranean cyclones that shut Athens metro floods and cancel island ferries for 4-day stretches.
Q05What is the climate like in Greece?
What is the climate like in Greece?
Greece, Greece has warm summers, cold winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Greeks eat dinner at 10pm not 8pm; showing up early marks you tourist. Order 'frappe' not 'iced coffee', it's Nescafe shaken and locals nurse one for 3 hours. Islands close Sundays outside July-August. The Greek word for tip is 'filodorima'; leave coins not percentages. Athens neighborhood Exarchia is anarchist-punk, not tourist-safe advice but locals actually go there for the best souvlaki at Kostas. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.