Greece has a Mediterranean climate with four seasons and a long, dry summer. There's never a bad time to visit the country, but depending on how hot you like it, the most pleasant temperatures are in spring (March to May) and fall (mid-September to November).
What is the coldest it has ever been in Greece?
More specifically, the lowest temperature ever recorded in Athens was -17.1 °C on December 28, 1938 while the lowest observed in the country was -30 °C. -28 °C (Kato Nevrokopi) and -27 °C (Ptolemaida) have also been recorded.
Does Greece ever get snow?
Mountains throughout Greece are coated with snow in the large image. According to the Greek National Tourism Organization, snow is not unusual in the mountains of Greece during the winter.
What is Greece’s coldest month?
How rare is snow in Greece?
Yes, it does snow in Greece, but not everywhere or all the time! While the islands and coastal areas generally have milder winters, you'll find more frequent snowfall in the mountainous regions and the northern parts of the country.
Is Greece hot in winter?
Greece has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters.
Has Athens ever had snow?
While snow is never expected in popular tourist destinations such as Athens and the Cyclades Islands, it's not entirely unheard of with the capital averaging light to medium snowfall once every four years.