Best time to visit Greece

Greece covers 18 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are June, September and July, when daily highs average around 26 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.

Destinations in Greece, ranked by climate

Rhodes

1Good· 72

Rhodes

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 20 °C sea

Best months: May, June, September, October

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Kos

2Good· 71

Kos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea

Best months: May, June, September, October

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Santorini

3Good· 71

Santorini

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 22 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Naxos

4Good· 71

Naxos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 21 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Crete

5Good· 70

Crete

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Mykonos

6Good· 70

Mykonos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 21 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Samos

7Good· 70

Samos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea

Best months: May, June, September, October

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Paros

8Good· 68

Paros

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 22 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Athens

9Good· 68

Athens

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea

Best months: May, June, September, October

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Milos

10Good· 68

Milos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 22 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Skiathos

11Good· 68

Skiathos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Zakynthos

12Good· 67

Zakynthos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Kefalonia

13Good· 67

Kefalonia

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Lefkada

14Good· 67

Lefkada

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Chalkidiki

15Good· 67

Chalkidiki

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Thassos

16Good· 65

Thassos

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Corfu

17Limited· 63

Corfu

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea

Best months: June, July, August, September

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Thessaloniki

18Limited· 63

Thessaloniki

Greece

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea

Best months: May, June, September, October

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Climate overview for Greece

The highest overall climate score in Greece goes to Rhodes (72/100). 18 of the 18 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, June, September and July offer the most reliable conditions across Greece.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Greece?

Climatically the best months across Greece are June, September and July. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in Greece has the best climate?

By overall climate score, Rhodes leads with 72/100 — see the full ranking below.