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Greece

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Greece

Climate & seasons

When to go to Greece?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • June
  • July
  • August
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 8° 8° 11° 15° 19° 25° 29° 28° 23° 17° 13° 9°
Rain (mm) 145 72 100 80 88 47 18 31 130 82 120 114
Beach Beach June Beach July Beach August
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature April Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature October Hiking & nature November
City sightseeing City sightseeing March City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September City sightseeing October City sightseeing November
Winter sports Winter sports January
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna June Safari & savanna July Safari & savanna August

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

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Indicative rates

Before you go to Greece

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency
100
Police
166
Ambulance
199
Fire brigade

Tipping

Service is often included; rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated, a little for taxis.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Ochi Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. St. Stephen's Day
  4. New Year's Day
  5. Epiphany
  6. Clean Monday

In depth

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