Is Greece or Indonesia better to visit?

It depends on your dates. Greece peaks in May, June, July, September, October; Indonesia peaks in April, May, June, July, August, September. Match the country to when you can travel.

Which is cheaper, Greece or Indonesia?

Both vary by season. Outside the peak windows above, flights and stays drop significantly in either country.

Can you combine Greece and Indonesia in one trip?

Yes — when their peak seasons overlap, pairing them in a 10–14 day trip works well.

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Greece vs Indonesia: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Greece and Indonesia? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Greece

Europe

Islands May–Oct, ruins year-round.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: May, June, July, September, October

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Indonesia

Asia

Endless islands, two seasons.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September

best

good

shoulder

off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

Month	Greece	Indonesia	Winner
January	off-season	shoulder	Indonesia 🇮🇩
February	off-season	shoulder	Indonesia 🇮🇩
March	shoulder	good	Indonesia 🇮🇩
April	shoulder	best	Indonesia 🇮🇩
May	best	best	tie
June	best	best	tie
July	best	best	tie
August	shoulder	best	Indonesia 🇮🇩
September	best	best	tie
October	best	good	Greece 🇬🇷
November	shoulder	shoulder	tie
December	off-season	shoulder	Indonesia 🇮🇩

Pick Greece 🇬🇷 if you're going in…

October

Late September is the smartest week of the year for Greek islands.

Pick Indonesia 🇮🇩 if you're going in…

January, February, March, April, August, December

Avoid Bali in late Dec–early Jan (rain + crowds + premium pricing).

Months where both are equally good: May, June, July, September, November.