How crowded is Greece in 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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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 order to avoid the heat and crowds, I suggest visiting in the spring (April to June) or fall (September and October). I think April and September are the two best months — the weather is fantastic, but you get a better travel experience away from the cruise-ship crowds of July and August.

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Kefalonia. Kefalonia is one of the largest Greek islands, but one of the lesser-visited. This means that you can explore the island's rugged mountains, fir forests and magical caves in peace, away from huge huddles of tourists.

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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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The end of September also offers sunny skies, with just a little more chance of rain. It's swimming weather at the beach because the water is fairly warm, with an average sea temperature in September of 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius). In the Greek islands, temperatures are just a little warmer.

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Which islands will be hottest?
  • Kos. Average temperature in September: 28ºC. ...
  • Crete. Average temperature in September: 27ºC. ...
  • Cyprus. Average temperature in September: 31ºC. ...
  • Corfu. Average temperature in September: 27ºC. ...
  • Samos. Average temperature in September: 29ºC. ...
  • Santorini. Average temperature in September: 25ºC. ...
  • Halkidiki.


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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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The very successful movie of Hollywood and Universal Studios with the wonderful songs of ABBA and amazing actors , Mamma Mia was filmed in Greece in Skopelos , Skiathos and Damouhari Pelion . Many visitors to our island , request information about the locations where the movie MAMMA MIA was filmed.

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If your ideal trip to Greece includes Greek history, contemporary entertainment, and a taste of local flavors, plan to spend at least a week in Greece. A seven-day itinerary gives you time to visit the most popular tourist attractions and discover local spots off the beaten path.

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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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Sunshine and rainfall There is a 88% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 12% chance of seeing a mixture of sunshine and clouds with an average 6mm of rainfall this month.

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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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Good friends from Greece say skip the rain jacket in September, and anything that isn't cotton, gauze or very light weight. Skirts, dresses, shorts, and light tops (for women) are all that should make into the suitcase. Just an FYI. Got anything to add travelers?

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Be warned that while early September will see all visitor facilities in full swing, but the latter part of the month may see hotels and restaurants reduce opening hours (or shut down completely).

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