Weather in Greece by season. In what months can you swim in Greece? When is the best weather for walks and excursions in Greece?
Greece is located in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula and on the islands of the Mediterranean Sea. In the west the country is washed by the Ionian Sea, in the east by the Aegean and Thracian Sea, and in the south by the Cretan and Mediterranean. Greece is characterized by three types of climate: Mediterranean, temperate and alpine. Three climatic zones cause hot summers and mild winters.
Winter in Greece
December
Holidays in December will appeal to tourists who come to see local attractions and visit museums.
- Daytime temperature +14°С
- Temperature at night +5°С
- Water temperature + 12°C
It is warmer in the south than in the north, but the wind blows from the coast. Don’t forget to take comfortable waterproof shoes, warm clothes and an umbrella.
January
The middle of winter is quite cool and there is a lot of rainfall this month.
- Daytime temperature +12°С
- Temperature at night +7°С
- Water temperature + 12°C
The season of New Year’s sales is beginning, we advise shopping lovers to take a holiday in Greece in January as a place to visit museums.
February
The end of winter in Greece is rainy, especially in the south, but the air temperature rises significantly.
- Daytime temperature +17°С
- Temperature at night +10°С
- Water temperature + 14°C
February is the height of seasonal sales; in all stores and shopping centers you can see SALE -70% signs. We recommend combining shopping with sightseeing and museums.
Spring in Greece
March
At the beginning of spring, nature comes to life – gardens bloom, olive groves bloom. It’s getting warm, there’s practically no rain – a great time for sightseeing.
- Daytime temperature +20°С
- Temperature at night +12°С
- Water temperature + 16°C
We advise those who have long been planning to go to Greece to buy a fur coat to visit Kastoria: March has the lowest prices for old and new models of fur products.
April
In mid-spring, preparations for the beach season begin. It is warmest in the south, you can sunbathe and swim in the still quite invigorating water.
- Daytime temperature +22°С
- Temperature at night +15°С
- Water temperature + 18°C
The first beach discos are opening, SPA complexes are opening, this is an excellent time for recovery.
May
By the end of May, the first swimmers open the beach season, and truly summer weather sets in.
- Daytime temperature +24°С
- Temperature at night +17°С
- Water temperature + 22°C
While there is no high humidity and sweltering heat, we recommend a holiday in Greece in May for a beach holiday with children and sightseeing.
Summer in Greece
June
The beach season officially opens, the sea warms up well, and by the end of the month the real heat begins.
- Daytime temperature +28°С
- Temperature at night +20°С
- Water temperature + 25°C
It is warmest in Crete and Rhodes; the rest of the territory is not hot; you can spend the whole day on the beach, getting a beautiful, even tan.
July
In the middle of summer, real heat comes to Greece, we advise you to stay in the shade as much as possible and drink plenty of water.
- Daytime temperature +35°С
- Temperature at night +25°С
- Water temperature + 26°C
Be sure to bring sunscreen with SPF45+ to avoid sunburn. In the southern regions, the temperature in the shade can reach +45°C, and the sea resembles fresh milk.
August
The hottest month of the year, there is virtually no precipitation in August. It is easiest to endure the heat on the islands where there is a light sea breeze.
- Daytime temperature +45°С
- Temperature at night +30°С
- Water temperature + 28°C
Be sure to carry sunblock and a water bottle with you.
Autumn in Greece
September
In autumn, the velvet season begins, the intense heat goes away. The weather becomes comfortable both for a beach holiday and for sightseeing trips.
- Daytime temperature +27°С
- Temperature at night +18°С
- Water temperature + 25°C
Sometimes there may be short-term rain, which will not prevent you from relaxing comfortably at sea.
October
The beach season continues in the south of Greece – tourists swim and sunbathe in Crete and Rhodes. Be sure to take warm clothes, evenings can be chilly.
- Daytime temperature +25°С
- Temperature at night +15°С
- Water temperature + 22°C
October is a comfortable month for traveling around the country and sightseeing.
November
The rainy season begins and a cool wind blows from the sea. At the southern resorts at the beginning of the month you can meet bathers.
- Daytime temperature +20°С
- Temperature at night +12°С
- Water temperature +16°C
A great time to tour the islands and museums, don’t forget to take comfortable shoes and waterproof clothing.