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Greece is at its best May–June and September–early October. Temperatures are 24–30°C, the Aegean is swimming-warm from late May, and the meltemi (northerly summer wind) is lighter outside July–August. Santorini and Mykonos are unbearable in August with cruise crowds; the Ionian islands (Corfu, Paxos), eastern Aegean (Patmos, Folegandros) and the Peloponnese remain manageable.
May, June, September and early October — warm seas, light winds and full island restaurants without the August crowds.
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Yes — early October is still 22–26°C with swimming-warm seas. From mid-October many island hotels close.
Mid-July to late August primarily. It can be uncomfortable on exposed western beaches and disrupts ferry schedules.