Greece — mytravelcast data
The data below comes from the mytravelcast interactive map. Each weather rating covers a two-week window in the middle of the month and is calculated separately for each travel style.
Best time to visit: month ratings by travel style
General: ideal conditions — May, June, September, October; good — July, August, November–April.
Sun & Chill: ideal conditions — June–August; good — September; average — May, October; bad — November–April.
City Break: ideal conditions — March–May, October, November; good — June, September, December–February; average — July, August.
Nature & Trekking: ideal conditions — February–May, October, November; good — June, September, December, January; average — July, August.
Culture & Sights: ideal conditions — April, May, September–November; good — June–August, December–March.
Wild Adventure: ideal conditions — February–June, September–November; good — January, July, August; average — December.
Climate month by month
Average temperature, in brackets the average daily minimum and maximum, then total rainfall.
Athens: January 10°C (7/13°C), 55 mm; February 10°C (7/14°C), 45 mm; March 12°C (8/16°C), 40 mm; April 16°C (11/20°C), 25 mm; May 21°C (16/26°C), 15 mm; June 26°C (21/31°C), 10 mm; July 29°C (24/34°C), 5 mm; August 28°C (24/33°C), 5 mm; September 24°C (20/29°C), 15 mm; October 19°C (15/23°C), 55 mm; November 15°C (11/18°C), 65 mm; December 11°C (8/14°C), 70 mm.
Crete (Heraklion): January 12°C (9/15°C), 100 mm; February 12°C (9/16°C), 75 mm; March 14°C (10/17°C), 55 mm; April 17°C (13/21°C), 25 mm; May 21°C (16/25°C), 15 mm; June 25°C (20/28°C), 5 mm; July 27°C (23/30°C), 2 mm; August 27°C (23/30°C), 2 mm; September 24°C (21/28°C), 15 mm; October 20°C (17/24°C), 85 mm; November 17°C (14/21°C), 75 mm; December 14°C (11/17°C), 110 mm.
Santorini: January 12°C (10/14°C), 80 mm; February 12°C (10/15°C), 60 mm; March 13°C (11/16°C), 45 mm; April 16°C (13/19°C), 20 mm; May 20°C (17/23°C), 10 mm; June 24°C (21/27°C), 3 mm; July 26°C (23/29°C), 1 mm; August 26°C (23/29°C), 1 mm; September 23°C (20/26°C), 8 mm; October 19°C (16/22°C), 55 mm; November 16°C (14/18°C), 70 mm; December 13°C (11/15°C), 90 mm.
Daily budget
Backpacker (hostel + street food + local transport): 45-55 USD, 40-45 EUR, 170-190 PLN per day.
Comfort (3★ hotel + restaurants + taxis): 110-130 USD, 95-110 EUR, 400-460 PLN per day.
Luxury (4–5★ hotel + private + fine dining): 240-280 USD, 200-240 EUR, 850-1000 PLN per day.
Currency: EUR.
Visa by passport
Poland, Germany, France, Spain: Visa-free, no day limit. EU/Schengen — ID card sufficient.
United Kingdom, United States, Japan: Visa-free, up to 90/180 days. Schengen — passport, 90/180 days.
China, India: Embassy visa, up to 90/180 days. Schengen visa required — up to 90 days within 180 days (apply at the consulate or visa centre of your main destination).
Visa data is indicative, as of 2026-10-14. Check the official source before you travel.
Places
Santorini, Acropolis Athens, Mykonos, Meteora, Crete, Samaria Gorge.
Source: mytravelcast.com. Updated: 2026-10-14.