Greece: Travel Guide: Cyclades Islands

Greece: Cyclades islands

Kyklos is the Greek word for cycle. Because the islands are set up in a circle around Delos the islands are named Cyclades. During summer (which is high season too) it is extremely dry and hot. The best time to visit the Cyclades is May to June (early season, accommodation is much cheaper and it's not that hot), July to September (high season) and September to October (post season). In October the weather changes and rain starts to fall. Be prepared that ferry schedules are reduced especially in post season. The Cyclades are also famous for the constant wind (called meltemi) in July and August that mitigates the heat a bit.