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Does Greece Have "Autumn"?

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nm1999

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I always wondered - is there an autumn season in Greece?

I know that someplace like Crete - maybe not since it stays hot well into October. But Maybe in the mountains?

I might visit Greece next year in early October, and I plan to stay further North in the mainlands. Just trying to figure out what to expect.
 
There is kind of, but not in the way I think of it in the United States. Greece has more of a seasonal pulse in the mountains. But even still, it's not in the way that we think - I live in New England.
 
Greece does have an autumn, but it shows up differently by region. Northern mainland areas and mountain towns feel it more, with cooler air and changing colors by October. Crete stays warmer longer. Early October is a nice balance. Travelers often plan routes carefully then, similar to how Luxury Rides LLC plans timing around seasonal conditions.
 
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