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Greece vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Greece and United Kingdom? 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, September, October

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Bring layers — and an umbrella.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthGreeceUnited KingdomWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
Februaryshouldershouldertie
Marchgoodgoodtie
Aprilgoodgoodtie
Maybestbesttie
Junebestbesttie
JulyshoulderbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
AugustgoodbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
SeptemberbestgoodGreece 🇬🇷
OctoberbestshoulderGreece 🇬🇷
NovembergoodshoulderGreece 🇬🇷
Decembershouldershouldertie

Pick Greece 🇬🇷 if you're going in…

September, October, November

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

Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…

July, August

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.