How busy is Greece at the end of September?

September is considered one of the best months to visit the Greek islands, as the weather is still sunny and warm, and the crowds have thinned out. However, you'll want to research the island you plan to visit since temperatures vary across the archipelagoes.



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Peak Season Summer (July - August) is the busiest season in Greece when popular destinations like Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes are full of tourists. August is the month when the locals take their annual leave and add to the crowds of visitors.

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While the main sights are still busy, September is usually better for touring compared with hotter and more crowded July and August. Visiting in October represents a good-value time to go, when you can enjoy cooler weather and fewer crowds.

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GREECE. Greece is home to some of the best swimming waters in all of Europe, and September is a great month to visit, with the weather and sea temperatures as perfect as can be (26.8°C/80.2°F).

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While the main sights are still busy, September is usually better for touring compared with hotter and more crowded July and August. Visiting in October represents a good-value time to go, when you can enjoy cooler weather and fewer crowds.

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Moving Around In Greece In September At least the first two weeks of September still feel pretty much like the high season, most attractions are always open, and it's relatively easy to move from island to island or book an organized tour.

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In the Greek islands, the sun will almost certainly be shining all day and the sea will be deliciously warm for swimming. In the southern islands, you can expect daily highs reaching 28ºC, falling to 24ºC towards the end of October.

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The cheapest months to book a flight to Greece: September and October, followed by November.

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With average lows of 66°F/19°C and average highs of 79°F/26°C, this month is still very much beach weather, and this is backed up by a healthy ten average hours daily of sunshine and the joint-second hottest seawater temperatures of the year after August (73°F/23°C).

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How Many Days in Greece: For most tourists, I recommend a visit of 10 to 15 days. This allows for a few days in Athens; a day trip to Nafplio, Delphi, or the Meteora; and a few nights on 2 or 3 Greek islands. Of course, trips of more or fewer days are possible. Can you visit Greece for only two or three nights?

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The Greek islands are wonderful from late April to early November. For swimming, sun, and beach activities it's warmest from late May to early October.

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September in Greece offers up some of the most beautiful weather of the year. The days are usually sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from the mid-seventies to the low eighties during the day. Nights are still quite mild, and a light jacket or sweater is often needed for evening activities.

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Visit Santorini in Spring & Fall (Shoulder Season) The Spring & Fall (shoulder season) is from mid-April to June and from September to mid-October. With most establishments still being open and fully functioning but without the high-season crowds, spring and fall are hands down the best time to visit Santorini.

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September to November offer fewer crowds, better deals and the opportunity to explore Athens in peace. To avail of early bird offers and get discounts on flights and stays, it is best to do bookings in advance.

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The hottest temperatures are found in the eastern and southernmost parts of the Mediterranean – Cyprus averages 27°C and Malta 26°C. Further north, Nice on the French Riviera averages 23°C – still warm enough to swim and bathe in comfort. The Atlantic is cooler: Lisbon averages 20°C, for example.

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The weather is sunny and clear, and the sea is still warm enough for swimming. Avoiding the summer throng and enjoying the calmer side of Santorini is ideal in late September.

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He explains that in the temperate zone, where Greece belongs, active transmission is mainly in July, August and September. This is the epizootic phase, during which infected mosquitoes that have picked up the pathogen from birds will bite humans.

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