Best Time to Visit Greece
The best time to visit Greece is generally May–June & September–October. This season-by-season guide covers peak, shoulder and low season, the weather you can expect, the festivals that fill hotels and what to pack.
Weather in Greece
Hot, dry summers with reliable sunshine, and mild damp winters. Island ferry networks run at full frequency only from late spring to early autumn.
Peak, shoulder and low season
Peak season runs July–August, with the highest flight and hotel demand. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) offers similar conditions with thinner crowds. Low season (November–March, when many island services pause) is the cheapest, with less predictable weather or reduced opening hours at some attractions.
Festivals and holidays
Greek Orthodox Easter and August holidays are the busiest weeks for island travel.
What to pack for Greece
Sun protection, swimwear and shoes that handle stone steps and ferry docks.