The weather in Greece is rather appropriate and mild, with warm and sunny summers, and calm and rainy winters. Throughout the year the restaurants offer you to have your meal on the open terraces, so you may imagine the perfect weather in Greece. If you don't like heat, you should travel Greece in winter or spend your holiday in the mountainous areas during summer. But you should admit that the winters in Greece may be cool and rainy, so you will not be able to visit all the best places in Greece and admire its grandiose architecture. The temperature in summer varies from 17°C to 37°C approximately.
The weather in Greece varies from region to region and we may offer you the following data, concerning the different areas of Greece. If you look at the map of Greece, you will see that the country may be divided into Northern and Southern regions. If you travel Greece and the point of your destination is Macedonia, which is located in the northern part of the country, you should notice that winters are very cold in this region, especially in the mountainous areas, while summers are hot and moist in this area. The weather in the Aegean Islands is considerably warmer with dry summers and mild winters. The mountains are covered with snow during the winter and the temperature in summer may be up to 40°C . Why not take advantage of cheap car hire Greece opportunity we offer you and design your route around Greece by yourself?
If you travel Greece in the Southern regions you should also visit Crete. The temperature on this island is excellent throughout the year. You are able to rest on beach and swim from April to November. The rainy winters in this area are from October to February. If you choose yachting or windsurfing among the numerous adventures in Greece, you should go to the islands of the Aegean Sea in summer, when the wind Meltemi provides you with such opportunity. So the best time to travel Greece is summer. Don't miss the opportunity and spend your holidays moving around Greece. |