When is the Best Time to Go to Greece? Greece’s main tourist season runs from between May and September and heavily peaks in the high season of July and August. This is typically the best time to visit Europe. At this time, you can expect the idyllic Mediterranean summers you were always dreaming about with blue skies, hot days and scarcely a drop of rain. Greek’s really do come to life during the summer months and the country is an infectious and fun place to be – expect long nights of ouzo fuelled Zorba dancing. Many a backpacker in Greece falls in love with the country during their summer trips.