Greece is a hot place in the summer, so light clothing is in order. The temperature sometimes reaches 40° C for stretches of four to seven days. This occurs usually mid-July until mid-August. For most of the time during this period though, the thermometer hovers between 34° and 40° Celsius. Shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are a must, as is a variety of head gear and sunglasses.
You might also want to pack a sweatshirt or a long sleeve shirt in an air conditioned environment for a long time (like in ferries), and in the evenings on the Greek islands.
It rarely rains in Greece in the summer, but you can expect one major rain storm in this period of time. Usually such rain storms lust one or two days, but on rare occasions can last longer.
Many religious centers and monasteries do not allow men with shorts and women with trousers, mini skirts, or shorts, (or anything that reveals too much skin) to enter.
In autumn, Greek weather is mildly cool and a sweater is a necessity, especially at night. It is possible to swim until the first half of October in most places in Greece. The sea is warmer further south towards Crete and comfortable to swim even in October. During the Fall it rains more often, though not every day, and most days might be still warm. I would pack long trousers, a couple of sweaters or sweatshirts, an umbrella and a raincoat, but I would also bring along a bathing suit just in case.
It does get very cold in the winter which lasts from late November until early February. During this period in rains often and the wind is bone-chilling. Further north, and especially in the mountainous regions of Epirus and Macedonia snow is a usual occurrence. Heavy clothing is advised during this period. You should pack a heavy coat, long trousers, heavy socks, boots and an umbrella.
The period between February and May is unpredictable, with most days being very warm. Rainstorms are not unusual, but most days are dry and very pleasant. Light clothing is in advise, with a raincoat thrown in just in case. The sea is a bit too chilly for swimming during these months.
You might also want to pack a sweatshirt or a long sleeve shirt in an air conditioned environment for a long time (like in ferries), and in the evenings on the Greek islands.
It rarely rains in Greece in the summer, but you can expect one major rain storm in this period of time. Usually such rain storms lust one or two days, but on rare occasions can last longer.
Many religious centers and monasteries do not allow men with shorts and women with trousers, mini skirts, or shorts, (or anything that reveals too much skin) to enter.
In autumn, Greek weather is mildly cool and a sweater is a necessity, especially at night. It is possible to swim until the first half of October in most places in Greece. The sea is warmer further south towards Crete and comfortable to swim even in October. During the Fall it rains more often, though not every day, and most days might be still warm. I would pack long trousers, a couple of sweaters or sweatshirts, an umbrella and a raincoat, but I would also bring along a bathing suit just in case.
It does get very cold in the winter which lasts from late November until early February. During this period in rains often and the wind is bone-chilling. Further north, and especially in the mountainous regions of Epirus and Macedonia snow is a usual occurrence. Heavy clothing is advised during this period. You should pack a heavy coat, long trousers, heavy socks, boots and an umbrella.
The period between February and May is unpredictable, with most days being very warm. Rainstorms are not unusual, but most days are dry and very pleasant. Light clothing is in advise, with a raincoat thrown in just in case. The sea is a bit too chilly for swimming during these months.