Greece
Plan a visit or move to Greece with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Greece month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Greece are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and December the wettest (about 96 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4 | 5.4 | 70 | 7.3 |
| February | 13.7 | 6.4 | 49 | 8.3 |
| March | 16.1 | 8.0 | 46 | 9.6 |
| April | 20.4 | 11.2 | 34 | 11.3 |
| May | 25.0 | 15.8 | 32 | 12.1 |
| June | 30.5 | 20.7 | 28 | 13.6 |
| July | 33.7 | 23.4 | 10 | 13.6 |
| August | 33.0 | 23.0 | 11 | 12.9 |
| September | 28.6 | 19.4 | 25 | 11.4 |
| October | 23.4 | 14.9 | 26 | 9.6 |
| November | 18.6 | 11.3 | 81 | 8.1 |
| December | 14.2 | 7.7 | 96 | 7.3 |
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01 · OverviewGreece, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Greece took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Greece
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Greece
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Greece
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06 · TravelTravelling through Greece
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Greece
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Greece
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Frequently Asked Questions about Greece
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens, and the total national population is estimated at 10,727,668.
02 · Q&AWhere is Greece located and what is its total area?
Greece is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 131,940 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Greece?
The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include el-GR, en, fr.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Greece?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Greece include Athens, Thessaloníki, Pátra, Piraeus, Lárisa.
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