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Greece weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Greece

Right now in Greece's capital it's 27°, Clear sky. The best time to visit is usually May, September, October — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Greece's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Athens27° / 20°Clear sky—52%06:0217:32Full forecast ›
Monemvasia26° / 18°Clear sky—67%06:0117:32Full forecast ›
Nafplio26° / 20°Clear sky—51%06:0217:32Full forecast ›
Rhodes Town32° / 17°Partly cloudy—59%06:0117:33Full forecast ›
Thessaloniki26° / 19°Partly cloudy—56%06:0417:30Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Greece

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan9°Feb9°Mar12°Apr15°May21°Jun25°Jul28°Aug28°Sep24°Oct19°Nov14°Dec10°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Greece

The temperature right now in Greece's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Greece
27°Clear sky
Sat26°Sun25°Mon22°Tue17°
October now

What's on in Greece this month

End of the island season: from late October many hotels and small ferries shut until April.

Questions & answers

Greece weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Greece?
Usually May, September, October — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Greece?
July is usually the hottest (average 28°), January the coldest (average 9°).
How much daylight does Greece get?
In January about 9h 40m of daylight, in July about 14h 22m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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Greece — flights & hotels

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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)