In this part of our guide to holidays in Greece we focus on the types of seasons, weather and temperatures experienced there...
Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate - it usually has long warm, dry summers and short, mild but wet winters.
However, despite its relatively small size, its climate can be quite varied, with its northern mountainous areas, mainland, and southern islands having slightly different weather in the same seasons.
From April until November, all over Greece is hot and dry and enjoys near-constant sunshine. Sporadic rains do occur during the dry season, but they tend to be rare, quick showers. The most pleasant weather occurs in May-June and September-October, with the warmest time of the year being from mid-July and to mid-August. Temperatures average at around 35 degrees during this period and heatwaves can occur. If visiting at this time of year, it's advisable to try and stay out of the sun from 11am-4pm when the suns rays are at their strongest.
The rest of the year is marked by a cool, rainy season that usually starts in November and lasts until late March or early April. The bulk of the rain falls from December to April, when it rains on about a third of the days in each month. \In northern Greece, this rain can be heavy enough to cause flooding and the winters are cold enough for snowfalls to be relatively common.
The summer months are the peak season and attract the most tourists but, for visitors from northerly climates, the off-season from November through February can be a rewarding time to see Greece, especially the southern Aegean and parts of the southeastern mainland, which are the driest parts of the country. It will not be beach weather, but temperatures are mild, prices are reduced, and the number of other tourists will be significantly fewer.
Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate - it usually has long warm, dry summers and short, mild but wet winters.
However, despite its relatively small size, its climate can be quite varied, with its northern mountainous areas, mainland, and southern islands having slightly different weather in the same seasons.
From April until November, all over Greece is hot and dry and enjoys near-constant sunshine. Sporadic rains do occur during the dry season, but they tend to be rare, quick showers. The most pleasant weather occurs in May-June and September-October, with the warmest time of the year being from mid-July and to mid-August. Temperatures average at around 35 degrees during this period and heatwaves can occur. If visiting at this time of year, it's advisable to try and stay out of the sun from 11am-4pm when the suns rays are at their strongest.
The rest of the year is marked by a cool, rainy season that usually starts in November and lasts until late March or early April. The bulk of the rain falls from December to April, when it rains on about a third of the days in each month. \In northern Greece, this rain can be heavy enough to cause flooding and the winters are cold enough for snowfalls to be relatively common.
The summer months are the peak season and attract the most tourists but, for visitors from northerly climates, the off-season from November through February can be a rewarding time to see Greece, especially the southern Aegean and parts of the southeastern mainland, which are the driest parts of the country. It will not be beach weather, but temperatures are mild, prices are reduced, and the number of other tourists will be significantly fewer.
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