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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, July, August

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January, December

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Weather

5°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🏖️ Planning your beach holiday to Greece?

The best time to visit Greece for a sun and beach holiday is June, July, August.

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in Greece

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Chania (Crete)

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Egremni (Lefkada)

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Elafonissi (Crete)

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Falassarna (Crete)

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Glyfada (Corfu)

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Halkidiki Sithonia

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Greece

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
33Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
5°82
February
37Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
6°73
March
40Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
8°64
April
47Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°47
May
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°43
June
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°28
July
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°22
August
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°19
September
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°28
October
61Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°67
November
29Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°91
December
23Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
6°105

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Greece

When is the best time to visit Greece for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Greece for sun & beach is typically in June, July, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Greece?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Greece, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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Plan your sun & beach holiday to Greece

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