Climate in Greece — When to Visit & Weather Guide
We cover 7 destinations in Greece, with arid, mediterranean, semi arid climates. Each guide below has month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and the best time to go — all calculated from four years of historical weather data.
Destinations in Greece
Greece climate at a glance
| Destination | Climate | Hottest month | Wettest month | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | Mediterranean | July (33.9°C) | December (103.8mm) | All year |
| Corfu | Mediterranean | July (32.4°C) | December (271.9mm) | All year |
| Crete | Mediterranean | August (30.7°C) | March (97.6mm) | All year |
| Mykonos | Semi Arid | August (28.8°C) | January (58.5mm) | All year |
| Rhodes | Semi Arid | July (34.0°C) | December (86.4mm) | All year |
| Santorini | Arid | July (28.9°C) | December (50.1mm) | All year |
| Zakynthos | Mediterranean | July (34.3°C) | November (137.6mm) | All year |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Greece?
Athens: All year. Santorini: All year. Mykonos: All year. Crete: All year.
What is the climate like in Greece?
Destinations we cover in Greece have arid, mediterranean, semi arid climates — see each destination's annual climate page for the full breakdown.
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.