What are the Greek islands like in the winter?

What are the Greek islands like in the winter?

Winter temperature in the Greek islands varies from 5oC-15oC. Most days it is sunny, while in the Cyclades sometimes it gets windy. Occasionally it rains (especially in November and February-March) but these rains last for few hours. Also it rarely snows.

Which Greek island is warmest in winter?

Crete has some of the warmest temperatures over the autumn and winter months, in fact it has one of the mildest winter climates in Mediterranean Europe due to its southerly position.

Which Greek islands are open in winter?

The Best Greek Islands to Go in Winter

• Crete. Chania in Crete. Crete is Greece’s largest and most southerly island, and the temperatures in winter are often quite mild.
• Rhodes. Palace of the Grand’s Master.
• Santorini. Santorini in winter.
• Syros. Ermoupolis in Syros.
• Corfu. Corfu.

What is the best Greek island to visit in December?

Crete. The biggest of the Greek islands has all it takes to become your favorite winter destination. Days on Crete can get cold in winter, but never as cold as in mainland Greece. The island, the biggest of all of them, is home to four different unique cities you can visit.

What is winter like in Crete?

Winter: December – February Winter in Crete brings colder weather to much of the island, with snow in the mountains and rain in the rest areas, but still, sunny days are very common.

Are the Greek islands nice in winter?

If you prefer islands with a mid-winter buzz, the Saronic islands are still lively with Athenians taking mini-vacations or making second-home visits. Crete and Santorini still have plenty to do even in winter and there are lots of (open) places to stay and eat.

Is Greece a good place to visit in December?

Yes, December is a good time to visit Greece, especially if you want to plan a budget trip. The peak season in the country is from July to August. This is the time when the temperature is high and suitable for island holidays. December brings down the temperatures but the weather is still pleasant and sunny.

What is Greece like in winter?

Winter in Greece is generally mild, with temperatures averaging at around 12 to 15 degrees Celsius. However, as you move more to the north, the temperature drops, and in regions such as Epirus and Macedonia or Thrace temperatures regularly drop below zero and can, on rare occasions, go as low as -20 degrees Celsius!

Which Greek island has the best weather?

Basically the best chance of good weather at that time of year is the most southerly islands around Crete/Rhodes etc. The further north you go the shorter the season. You may get a lot of thunderstorms in Corfu at that time year, you could get lucky and the rainy season starts later, but it’s obviously not predictable.

Which Greek Island has the best weather?

What is Santorini like in winter?

The weather in Santorini goes from hot and dry in summer, to relatively cold and rainy in winter. But don’t worry! Though the weather can be more unpredictable in winter, it is never really cold. In fact, one day we walked from Oia to Fira without our winter jackets.

What is Corfu like in winter?

Find a full guide of where to stay on Corfu here.