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#travel to greece # The Best Time to Visit GreeceAll four seasons offer enjoyable opportunities for visitors to Santorini, Greece. (Photo: Santorini,Greece image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.com ) Related ArticlesHalf of the Greek economy is based on service sector and tourism industry employment, and many Europeans visit Greece during the summer when the most festivities and services are available. But Greece is a year-round vacation destination that lacks frigid winters, with yearly temperatures ranging from 50 to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Off-season travelers have plenty of opportunities to experience well-rounded Greek vacations with less traffic, nice weather and fun cultural events. WeatherThe best times to visit Greece are spring and fall, says National Geographic Traveler magazine, because you ll find the best weather, blooming wildflowers and hotel availability. Fodor s adds that the sun is bright and the air invigorating during months like September, October, May and June. By contrast, summers are scorching hot, with low humidity and July temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Winters are mild, with average temperatures ranging from 55 to 60 degrees. But expect cold, wet, bleak days from November through February, says Lonely Planet. Rain is common during the winter, but snow is rare, so most locals wear light coats.
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