What months is Greece closed?

Greek islands which are smaller and less touristic have a shorter season, larger islands like Crete, Corfu and Santorini have extended seasons sometimes up to full year. Hotels have different opening/closing dates but the general rule for islands is that they open in April and close at end October.



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September is a great time to visit Greece. The weather remains hot throughout the month, sea temperatures stay warm, and visitors start to thin out as children go back to school.

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The vacation season for most of the Greek islands starts in April (spring season) and end in late October (autumn season).

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Winter (late October through mid-March) is colder, with some rainfall. Sights may close during lunch, tourist information offices keep shorter hours, and some tourist activities vanish altogether. Hotel rates are soft; look for bargains.

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The best time to visit Greece is outside the busy summer peaks, during spring (April to June) and early fall (September and October). Temperatures are warm but not stifling, and you'll find that destinations are open but still relatively quiet.

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Winter (November - March) is the low season of sunny Greece. While the big islands like Crete, Rhodes and Corfu entertain visitors all year round, the smaller islands wind down for winter. This would be a wonderful time to visit Greece for a laid-back holiday if you don't mind the cold.

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There will still be stuff open, many places don't close down until end October, but it depends very much what island, for example Rhodes will keep going longer than some off the beaten track little island.

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When is the ideal time to visit Greece? The best time to visit Greece is between end April to early November, when there is an abundance of sunshine and meager rainfall.

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Swimming in Greece is nice year round, but it's best in summer. Runner-up best seasons for swimming in Greece are fall and spring. Winter is ok if you don't mind a little cooler weather and sometimes rainy days. But if you're like me, you love swimming in the ocean in the rain!

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Mykonos shuts down in the winter. You'll have the best luck with weather and some shops being open in November and March, but December through February will be particularly dead, chilly, windy, and grey.

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Yes, it'll be cooler, windier, and much, much quieter compared to the summer months, but if your perfect holiday involves loads of walking and hiking by day and cozying up to a good book and a glass of wine by night, you might just fall in love with the Greek Islands in winter.

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October marks the transition from summer to autumn in Greece. In southern Greece and the islands, temperatures can still be relatively mild, ranging from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius (59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). You can expect an average of 6 to 8 hours of sunshine per day, especially in the early part of the month.

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The fact that it's less crowded in October often leads people to worry that Santorini is dead during the fall. That's simply not the case. Restaurants and tourist attractions open as early as April and stay open through October, November or all year round.

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Generally, the restaurants and hotels don't begin to close down until mid-late October on such popular islands so you'll be fine.

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Towards the middle of October, the Aegean and Ionian seas begin to cool, and there are more cloudy days. In the last week or so, the average rainfall begins to increase, and you'll want to bring warmer clothes if you want to visit Greece in October, especially during that time.

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Are restaurants in Greece open October? Restaurants tend to start closing in late September and throughout October. Many restaurants are open seven days a week during the high season, and by the time October comes around, the staff is exhausted. On Naxos, only some restaurants were open until the end of October.

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The tourist season on Mykonos generally begins around Greek Easter (April) and runs till the end of October.

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