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🇬🇷 Greece · Summer (Jun–Sep)

What to wear in Greece in September

Highs28°C (82°F)
Lows20°C (68°F)
Rainy days~5
Daylight12 h
CrowdsBusy

September averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source

September is still hot with the warmest sea of the year and thinner crowds — many people's favourite month. Summer clothes plus a light layer.

☀️ By day

Summer clothes. The sea is at its warmest.

🌙 Evening

A light layer for 20°C evenings.

What's on in September

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Grape harvest (trygos)

September

Wineries in Santorini, Nemea and Crete hold harvest events. Wear comfortable shoes for vineyards and smart-casual for tastings.

Shoulder season on the islands

September

Warm sea and thinner crowds. Pack swimwear and a light knit for windy evenings.

September packing essentials

Your September outfit list

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Dress code

  • Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
  • Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
  • Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.

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Good weather elsewhere in September

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