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Greece in June

Great month. Long days, warm sea, full ferry timetables; first heatwaves late in the month.

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Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Greece

Long days, warm sea, full ferry timetables; first heatwaves late in the month.

Is another month better than June?

No other month rates higher than June for Greece in this guide.

Weather in June

  • Athens and Attica · Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounionhot

    Dry and sunny; July–August often over 35 °C (95 °F) with heatwaves to 40+ °C. Winters mild with rainy spells.

  • Cyclades and Dodecanese · Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodesbest weather

    Windy: the meltemi blows hardest in July–August and cancels small boats. Sea warm enough June–October.

  • Crete · Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coastbest weather

    Longest season: sea swimmable into November on the south coast; White Mountains keep snow into spring.

  • Ionian islands and west · Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthosbest weather

    Greener and wetter than the Aegean; less wind, calm seas in summer.

  • North and mountains · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelionbest weather

    Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.

  • Central Greece: Delphi and the mountains · Parnassos foothills, 500–1,000 mfine

    Delphi sits high and is cooler than Athens; snow is possible Dec–Feb. Summer afternoons are hot and dry.

  • Central Greece: Athens and the coast · Attica plain and the Evvian Gulffine

    Coastal strip is mild; July–August heat and the meltemi wind are the main limits.

  • Dry summer, rain Nov‑Mar; 3000 h sunshine per year

  • Crete: North coast (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion) · the VOAK highway corridorbest weather

    Swimming roughly May to October; July–August afternoons reach the mid-30s °C. Meltemi wind can make the north coast choppy.

  • Crete: South coast and Messara plain · Ierapetra, Plakias, Matalabest weather

    Warmer and drier than the north; the south coast is the first to be swimmable in spring.

  • Meltemi wind blows hardest July–August, cancelling some fast ferries; August is the hottest and busiest month.

  • Greener and wetter than the Aegean; more rain in winter.

  • Northeast Pelion: Northeast Pelion coast · Aegean side of Pelionwarm

    Summers can be hot; bring sun protection.

  • Northern Greece: Thessaloniki and the coast · Macedonia and Thrace lowlandsfine

    Colder and wetter than the islands; July–August 33 °C (91 °F)+ and humid on the coast. Sea swimming roughly June to September.

  • Northern Greece: Epirus and Pindos mountains · Ioannina, Zagori, Metsovobest weather

    Rainier and cooler than the coast; snow and closed passes in winter. Villages quiet outside summer.

  • Northwest Pelion: Coastal Northwest Pelion · Pagasetic Gulf coastfine

    Summer (July–August) can be hot; spring and autumn are ideal for hiking and beach visits. Winters are mild but rainy.

  • Cooler than the coast; snow is rare but possible in winter. Spring brings wildflowers.

  • Peloponnese: Coastal Argolid and Messenia · Nafplio, Kalamata, Mani coasthot

    Hot, dry summers; mild winters. Sea swimming roughly May to October.

  • Peloponnese: Arcadia and Taygetus mountains · Tripoli, Dimitsana, Mystras uplandsbest weather

    Rain falls mainly autumn and winter; snow is common on the high ground from December.

  • Small Cyclades: Small Cyclades · Central Aegeanfine

    Meltemi winds (north) cool the summer heat but can disrupt ferries. Best months: May–June and September–October.

  • The plain is one of Greece's hottest spots in July–August; spring and autumn are the walking months.

  • Thessaly: Volos and Pelion coast · Pagasetic Gulf and Aegean sidebest weather

    Sea swimming roughly May–October; the Pelion east coast catches more wind and rain than Volos.

  • Athens30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Aegina30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Afandou30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Afissos29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Afytos27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agia Anna28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agia Roumeli29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agios Efstratios26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agios Ioannis30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos, Chalkidiki29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Agios Thomas Tanagras31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agios Vlasios29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agria30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Akrotiri27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Alexandroupolis29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Almyros30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Amaliapolis30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Amfissa30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ammoudia30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ammouliani30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ampelas28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Amphipolis28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Andritsaina28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ano Doliana25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ano Volos30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Anogeia28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Antiparos27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Archangelos30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Argalasti29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Argos31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Argostoli28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Aridea27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Arillas30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Arta30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Asprovalta28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bali, Crete28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Chalcis30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chania, Magnesia26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chania28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Chaniotis29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chersonissos30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chios (town)29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chorefto28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chrisi Akti Panagias29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Corfu Town28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Corinth30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Delphi30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Didymoteicho29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Dimitsana27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Dodoni27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Drama27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Drapanias28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days
  • Edessa28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Edipsos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Elafonisos28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Elassona30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eleusina31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Elounda30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Epano Vatheia30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Eretria29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ermioni30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Faliraki30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Fanes28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Feres28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fira27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Fiskardo28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Florina24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days
  • Fourni30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Galatas31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Galaxidi29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gennadi28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Geraki30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Glossa29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gytheio31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Heraklion26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Hora Sfakion28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Hydra29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ialysos30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Iamia29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ierapetra29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ierissos28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Igoumenitsa28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Imerovigli26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ioannina28 °C (82 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ios27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Itea30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kala Nera29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kalamata30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kalambaka28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kalavryta26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • KaloChorio Istron30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kamari26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kanalia29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Karditsa30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Karpathos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Karystos29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Karytaina30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kassiopi30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kastellorizo29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kastoria27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Katakolo28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kavala29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Keramidi29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Keramoti29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kimolos27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kissamos30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Komotini29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days
  • Koroni31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kos29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Koufonisi27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kozani28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kranidi30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kyllini29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kymi29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kynopiastes28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kyparissia30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lamia30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Larissa32 °C (90 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lavrio30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lefkada, town28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lefkes, Paros27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Lefokastro28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Leros28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lindos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Litochoro27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Livadeia30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Loutra Ypatis28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Loutraki30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Makrinitsa28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Malia30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Marathon30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Maroneia28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Megali Panagia27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Megalochori26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Megalopolis30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mesta29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Meteora30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Methana29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Methoni30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Milies28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Milina28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Monemvasia29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mycenae31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mykonos26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mystras30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mytilene28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nafpaktos30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nafplio31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Naousa, Imathia29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Naousa27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Naxos27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Nea Anchialos30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nea Kallikratia30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nea Moudania30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nea Phokea30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nees Pagases29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Neochori28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Neos Marmaras29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nestos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oia27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Olympia30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Olympiada, Chalkidiki29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Orini Nafpaktia30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ouranoupoli28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Palaio Faliro30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Palekastro31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Paleo Trikeri28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Paleochora30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Pangaion Hills28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Parga28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Parikia27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Patras28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pella28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Perissa27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Petralona29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Philippi30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Piraeus31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Plakias30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Platamonas32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Platanias27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Platanidia30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Poros30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Portaria27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Portocheli30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Possidi28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pramanta26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Preveza28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Promiri28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pteleos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ptolemaida27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pylos28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Pyrgos26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Pythion29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Rafina29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Rhodes, city28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Roda28.2 °C (83 °F) / 16.9 °C (62 °F), 15.5 rain days
  • Samos30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sarti28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Schinoussa27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Serres28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sitia30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Skala28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Skiathos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Skopelos, town26 °C (79 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Skyros29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sparta30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Spata31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Spetses30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Stavroupoli27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Stemnitsa27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Symi28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Syros27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Syvota28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Thasos28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Thebes30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Theologos28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Thessaloniki30.3 °C (87 °F) / 21.7 °C (71 °F), 5 rain days
  • Thirassia27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tinos27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tolo30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Trikala31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Trikeri29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Tripoli30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tsagkarada28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Valtesiniko25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Velestino30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vergina28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Veria30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vistonida30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vlychada27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Volos30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vothonas26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Vourvoulos27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Vourvourou29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vytina24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 4 rain days
  • Xanthi27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Xinovrysi29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Yerakini30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Zacharo30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Zakros28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Whit Monday (Agiou Pnevmatos)

    21 Jun 2027 (moves yearly)

    Long weekend; Athenians head for the islands and coast.

  • Athens Epidaurus Festival check

    June to August · Athens

    Theatre, music and dance performances, some in ancient venues; book ahead for headline shows.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greece
High
Prices · Greece
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Greece, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jun: Great

    May: Great

  • Crowds

    Jun: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jun: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 2

    May: 3

June: Long days, warm sea, full ferry timetables; first heatwaves late in the month.

May: Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

Greece: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in June

Rated best or good this month

  • Cyclades and Dodecanese

    Best weather of the year (Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodes)

  • Crete

    Best weather of the year (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coast)

  • Ionian islands and west

    Best weather of the year (Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos)

  • North and mountains

    Best weather of the year (Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelion)

  • Aegina

    Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct

  • Afandou

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Afissos

    Best months: May–June, September

  • Afytos

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Agia Anna

    Best months: Jun–Sep

  • Agia Roumeli

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Agios Efstratios

    Best months: May–Sep (good weather, ferry service)

  • Agios Ioannis

    Best months: Jun–Sep