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Greece in September

September is the favourite month of the Greeks themselves for travelling. The light takes on that distinctive golden hue, the sea reaches its warmest, and taverna terraces recover their quietude. The grape harvest begins in the vineyards of Santorini and Naoussa, the figs are at their finest, and everywhere you sense that end-of-summer fragrance which makes every moment more precious. Discover Greece on a guided journey or in complete freedom, at the rhythm of this luminous late season.

Giovanna David Kristiina
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Why visit Greece in September?

Temperatures remain wonderfully pleasant, between 25 and 29 degrees, with mild evenings that let you dine outdoors without the slightest chill. The sea is at its peak (24 to 25 degrees), offering swims of rare comfort. The meltemi fades, the waters calm, and ferry crossings become blissfully smooth.

It is the start of the grape harvest and the fig picking. Villages celebrate with local festivals: tastings of new wine, shared meals, music under the plane trees. The September light, low-angled and warm, is the one painters and photographers seek. The summer visitors have gone: you rediscover an intimate, authentic Greece.

Our suggestions for September

The Cyclades are perfect in September. The sea is warm, the wind has eased, and the islands return to their natural rhythm. Naxos and its inland villages, Paros and its coastal paths, Serifos and its deserted beaches, each island is savoured to the full. Explore the Cyclades.

Crete enters its harvest season. The olive groves begin their preparations, grapes are picked for local wine, and the gorges offer ideal walking conditions. The south of the island, with its fishing villages and secluded coves, is a treasure of serenity. Discover Crete.

The Peloponnese takes on early autumn colours. The ancient sites (Olympia, Mystras, Monemvasia) are visited in sublime light and without the crowds. A self-drive tour or a cultural journey here makes perfect sense in September.

Discover the other months

  • April: The first warmth, the islands still secret
  • May: The ideal month, between flowers and gentle days
  • June: The gentle entry into summer, still peaceful
  • July: Luminous days, evenings on the terrace
  • September: Golden light, sea still warm
  • October: The last gentle days, intimacy rediscovered

Seasons

58 reviews

Jean-Michel 6/23/26 Serifos, Sifnos and Milos at your own pace: 10 days in the western Cyclades

—  These are some really beautiful hikes, but June 10–19 is a little too late in the season because of the heat. For most of the hikes, it’s impossible to set out early due to bus schedules and breakfast times at the hotels.

Irene 6/23/26 Green Corfu: a cycling discovery between olive groves and coves

—  The early-morning flight allowed us to visit Corfu, an island covered with magnificent olive and cypress trees. We didn’t suffer from the heat, and we went swimming without any problems. Our travel advisor had insisted that we choose electric bikes, and we didn’t regret it

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