One of the world’s most historically influential countries, Greece has become an enormously popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, rugged white islands and mixed Mediterranean cuisine.
From Athens to Corfu, the nation of philosophers and Olympic Games has become a particular holiday favourite for Brits and welcomed more than four million UK tourists in 2022.
While sun is often the selling point of a holiday to a Mediterranean country, too much heat can quickly turn an idyllic retreat into a negative experience. Greece is one of the warmest countries in Europe; August temperatures in Athens can reach average highs of 32C.
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Those planning a visit in the near future may equally want to avoid the rain while potentially catching winter sun; head to islands such as Crete for average annual temperatures of around 23 degrees.
Here’s what the weather is like month by month to help you plan your next Greek adventure.
May
Temperatures throughout Greece can vary, but May is a good choice for heat and sun in moderation.
Temperatures: Average highs of 24 degrees celsius, average lows of 10C.
Rainfall: Ranges between 13mm per month in Crete to 31mm in Corfu.
Sunshine hours: Nine hours per day.
June
Temperatures: Average highs of 29C, average lows of 17C.
Rainfall: Between 1mm (Crete) to 16mm (Corfu). For context, average UK rainfall in June is 43mm.
Sunshine hours: 11 hours per day.
Aerial view of Chania with the amazing lighthouse, mosque, venetian shipyards, Crete, Greece.
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July
Temperatures start to climb in July, with rainfall in some areas falling to 0mm.
Temperatures: Average highs of 31C and average lows of 19C.
Rainfall: Ranges from 0mm in Crete to 9mm in Corfu.
Sunshine hours: 12 hours per day.
August
Some travellers might find August temperature a bit too sweltering depending on where they go.
Temperatures: Average highs of just over 32C and average lows of 20C.
Rainfall: Ranges from 1mm in Crete to 25mm in Corfu.
Sunshine hours: 11 hours per day.
September
This is a great time to travel to benefit from warm temperatures but the lower prices outside of school holidays.
Temperatures: Average highs of 28C and average lows of 16C.
Rainfall: 12mm in Crete and as much as 104mm in Corfu.
Sunshine hours: Nine hours per day.
Porto Timini beach in Corfu
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October
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