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
| 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
| Season | Conditions | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–Jun) | Mild, ideal for Crete and the mainland | Crete, mainland |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) | Very hot, peak tourist season | Early mornings only recommended |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | Pleasant temperatures, stable weather | Crete, mainland, enduro tours |
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | Cool and rainy | 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.
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