Travel information Greece for motorcycle tours

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Season

Best time to travel in Greece

Greece and Crete ride best in spring and autumn.

Best season: April to June and September to October

Rideability by month and region
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez
Jan: Not rideable Feb: Not rideable Mär: Rideable, with limits Apr: Best riding window Mai: Best riding window Jun: Best riding window Jul: Rideable, with limits Aug: Rideable, with limits Sep: Best riding window Okt: Best riding window Nov: Not rideable Dez: Not rideable
  • Best riding window
  • Rideable, with limits
  • Not rideable

Spring (Apr–Jun)

Conditions
Mild, ideal for Crete and the mainland
Recommended for
Crete, mainland

Summer (Jul–Aug)

Conditions
Very hot, peak tourist season
Recommended for
Early mornings only recommended

Autumn (Sep–Oct)

Conditions
Pleasant temperatures, stable weather
Recommended for
Crete, mainland, enduro tours

Winter (Nov–Mar)

Conditions
Cool and rainy
Recommended for
Not recommended

Greece and Crete are most pleasant to ride in spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October), when it's warm but not oppressively hot. High summer often climbs above 35°C on the mainland and on Crete.

Matching departures in Greece The best window is April to June and September to October. The country page lists the tours that start within it. Tours in Greece

Motorcycle tours in Greece

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