Is September peak season in Greece?

Peak season is summer, when Athens is packed with tourists, and hotel prices can be high. July and August are the hottest. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct). It's pleasant, with comfortable weather, no rain, and smaller crowds (except during holiday weekends).



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

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July and August are the hottest. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct). It's pleasant, with comfortable weather, no rain, and smaller crowds (except during holiday weekends). Winter (late October through mid-March) is colder, with some rainfall.

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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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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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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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Best Times to Visit Greece for Good Weather In September, the average temperatures drop a little in Athens to a high of 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 69.6 degrees Fahrenheit. October is even chillier, with an average high hitting 71.4 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low around 62.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

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September-October And thankfully, fewer crowds cause room rates to drop. Beware, however, that some restaurants, hotels and other establishments begin to close for the season in late October or early November and won't reopen until spring.

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The best time to visit Santorini is from September to October and April to May when the weather is warm and the crowds are scarce.

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Trousers & shorts: High-waisted shorts, culottes, and wide-leg pants should be on top of your list! Also, jeans are the safest option as they are always in fashion and go well with everything for a casual classy style. Sandals: Don't forget to bring with you a pair of flat sandals, ideal for both day and night.

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Spain's weather in September is generally warm and pleasant, with countrywide temperatures averaging around 77-82°F (25-28°C) during the day and dropping to around 68-72°F (20-22°C) at night. In the north of the country you should expect temperature ranges of 60-80°F, while the south will be hotter, around 70-90°F.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Greece. Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is January.

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Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.

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This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.

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It is really just a matter of geography and the Meltemi wind blowing down the Central Aegean. Thus the choice is islands out of the Central and Southern Aegean such as Thassos and the Sporades like Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, or the Ionion group i.e. Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Zakinthos.

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