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

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Matt Byrd

Last updated

July 11, 2025

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Greece in September comes alive with warm afternoons, cooler evenings scented with fig and sea breeze, and a peaceful ease after the summer rush. Island beaches still glow with inviting waters, while vineyards are bustling with harvest energy, and village festivals draw locals together over tables heaped with fresh grapes and local wine.

It’s that perfect balance—still sunny, still lively—but calmer and more personal. If you’ve been dreaming of cliffside dinners under lantern light or wine tastings in Nemea regions, an advisor on TravelJoy can help you snag cliffside suites in Santorini or arrange a harvest village lunch with winemakers before the season ends.

Is September a good time to visit Greece?

September brings ideal conditions for exploring Greece. Daytime highs average around the low 80s with dry, comfortable heat, while evenings dip to a cool mid-60s—perfect for open-air candlelight dinners. The Aegean Sea stays blissfully warm in September, inviting long, lazy swims, coastal sailing adventures, and afternoons anchored in quiet bays with nothing but blue all around.

The summer crowds have faded, making it easier to explore highlights like the Acropolis, Delphi, and Meteora without feeling rushed. Shoulder-season pricing also gives you better value for ferries and hotels than peak July or August.

While you won’t find all-night beach parties or packed festival midsummer calendars, you’ll get to see a more serene side of Greece. You will get to access quieter tavernas, freshly caught seafood on terrace tables, and the warmth of real village life. An advisor on TravelJoy can help make the trip feel extra special with VIP touches like arranging a semi-private tour with a certified sommelier at a Santorini winery or booking a private catamaran cruise around Milos at golden hour.

High temperature
84°F / 29°C
Low temperature
68°F / 20°C
Rainfall
0.4 in / 10 mm
Sun & daylight
9 hours / 12.5 hours
Seasonal tips

- Summer lingers

- Fewer tourists

- Ideal for sea travel

- Great photography light

- Still warm evenings

Where to go in Greece in September

Santorini & Oía
As September unfolds, the crowds thin and the famed caldera glow feels more intimate. You can wander steep cliffside walkways, stop for a glass of Assyrtiko at a hidden terrace, and still catch that iconic sunset, without someone elbowing into your frame.
Crete
September brings olive harvests and village feasts in Crete. Head inland to Kolymbari or Archanes, where roadside tables overflow with honey-drenched figs, grilled lamb, and raki to toast the season’s bounty.
Delphi & mainland
The archaeological site and museum are more enjoyable in cooler weather, and with far fewer tourists. Evenings invite strolls through mountain villages or open-air concerts at the Delphi Festival, all under crisp, star-dusted skies.
Naxos & south Aegean beaches
Still warm enough to swim, Naxos offers sprawling sand bars and family-run taverna lunches on the beach. Explore inland villages harvesting grapes and olives, or head north to spot wild herb blooms while hikers enjoy the calmer trails.

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Things to do in Greece in September

Event
Location
Timing
Athens Int’l Film Festival
International film festival screening diverse cinema
Athens
Mid–Late September
Reworks Festival
Electronic music festival with performances and workshops
Thessaloniki
Mid-September
Hydra Rebetiko Days
Festival celebrating traditional rebetiko music
Hydra
Early September
Santorini Sunset Choir
Choir performances timed with Santorini’s sunsets
Santorini
September weekends
Nemea Wine Roads
Wine tasting events along Nemea’s scenic routes
Nemea
Early September
Corfu Classical Days
Classical music concerts in historic Corfu venues
Corfu
September
Tzoumerka Mountain Trails
Trail events exploring Tzoumerka’s mountainous landscapes
Epirus
Mid–Late September

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