Greece Weather
🇬🇷 3 cities covered · Europe
· semi-arid climate
Warmest city
Santorini
Coolest city
Mykonos
Sunniest city
Santorini
Best time to visit
September to November
Weather in Greece at a glance
Weather in Greece spans a single dominant semi-arid climate across the 3 cities we cover. Santorini is typically the warmest spot, averaging 67°F (19°C) across the year, while Mykonos runs coolest at 64°F (18°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Santorini - annual average 67°
- Coolest city: Mykonos - annual average 64°
- Sunniest city: Santorini (10.9 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: September to November
- Climate type: semi-arid
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Santorini leads with about 10.9 hours of sun per day on average. Athens is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 492 mm (19.4 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, September to November brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Greece today
Greece cities compared
Greece weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 47° | 10 | 7.5 h/day |
| February | 58° | 49° | 8 | 8.8 h/day |
| March | 60° | 51° | 7 | 9.9 h/day |
| April | 66° | 55° | 4 | 11.4 h/day |
| May | 73° | 62° | 4 | 12.5 h/day |
| June | 81° | 70° | 3 | 13.7 h/day |
| July | 86° | 74° | 1 | 13.6 h/day |
| August | 85° | 74° | 1 | 12.9 h/day |
| September | 80° | 70° | 2 | 11.6 h/day |
| October | 73° | 63° | 3 | 9.9 h/day |
| November | 66° | 57° | 6 | 8.7 h/day |
| December | 59° | 51° | 9 | 7.7 h/day |
Greece weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Greece?
Among the cities we cover, Santorini is the warmest, averaging 67°F (19°C) across the year. Its hottest month is July, with highs near 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest city in Greece?
Mykonos runs coldest, averaging 64°F (18°C) for the year; January lows average 49°F (9°C).
What is the sunniest city in Greece?
Santorini, with about 10.9 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Greece?
Averaged across the covered cities, September to November offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Greece?
Yes - 1 of the 3 covered cities see regular snowfall. Athens gets the most, about 1 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Greece like?
The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.