Maps Climate Greece is perfect for those who enjoy the sun, as for over two thirds of the year the country basks under clear, sunny skies.
Temperatures do vary, however.
Winters are mild and rainy, with temperatures sometimes dropping to freezing point, especially in the north. For those not overly fond of the heat, the mountainous areas offer some respite as they receive more rain in summer, and even snow in winter. Rainfall figures vary, depending on the region. Northern Greece Northern Macedonia and the northern part of Epiros have a climate similar to the Balkans, with freezing winters and very hot, humid summers. Attica s peninsula, the Southern Aegean Islands and the central and eastern Peloponnese have a typically Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and milder winters.