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Greece vs Italy: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Greece and Italy? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Greece | Italy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | off-season | off-season | tie |
| February | off-season | off-season | tie |
| March | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| April | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| May | best | best | tie |
| June | best | best | tie |
| July | best | best | tie |
| August | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| September | best | best | tie |
| October | best | best | tie |
| November | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| December | off-season | off-season | tie |
Pick Greece 🇬🇷 if you're going in…
Honestly, Italy edges ahead in every month — but Greece is still rewarding if it's already on your list.
Late September is the smartest week of the year for Greek islands.
Pick Italy 🇮🇹 if you're going in…
Honestly, Greece edges ahead in every month — but Italy is still rewarding if it's already on your list.
Many small towns and restaurants close in Aug when Italians take their holidays.
Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.