Greece in June: Your guide to weather, events & travel

If you’re in Greece in June, you’ll get to experience the best of late spring and early summer. The scent of wild thyme carries on the breeze as ferries glide between sun-drenched islands. Jacaranda trees bloom across the Cyclades, casting violet shadows on sun-bleached stone.

The Aegean is just warm enough for lazy swims. The hillside towns are filled with locals, yet not overrun by the cruise crowds. Whether you want to explore the country’s ancient landmarks or linger by the Aegean and try the delicious, fresh fare, you can do it all. With their experience and local insights, an advisor on TravelJoy can help you catch Athens’ open-air cinema season, time your island stays just right, and book meals at the best taverna tables.

Yes, June is one of the best times to visit Greece, especially if you want to experience sunny days without the peak summer crowds. Daytime highs average around 80°F in Athens and the high 70s or low 80s across the islands. So, it’s warm enough for beach days, but not oppressively hot. The meltemi winds may only just be picking up, so ferry travel between the Cyclades is smoother than it is later in the season.

Santorini and Mykonos start to get busy mid-month, but islands like Naxos, Milos, and Sifnos still feel relaxed. Hotel prices are lower, and restaurant reservations are less essential, except in major cruise port towns. Greece in June also offers many season-specific perks — Athens’ open-air cinema season begins, cherries and apricots flood the local markets, and the Miaoulia Festival in Hydra (usually late June) could make the history buffs happy.

That said, a great deal depends on the exact week you travel. An advisor on TravelJoy can help you find the season’s best events and experiences, line up your trip so you get the best of the month’s weather, and enjoy the early-summer charm without the mid-season chaos.