Delos

Greek mythology states that the Cycladic island of Delos is where the god Apollo and the goddess Artemis were born. One of Greece's most significant archaeological sites today is this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Terrace of the Lions, the Apollonion, and the Artemision are three must-see ruins. Mount Kynthos, which you can trek to for sweeping views of neighboring islands like Mykonos, is also located on the island of Delos. Visit the amazing relics on show at the Archaeological Museum of Delos when you need to escape the heat.

The climate on the island of Delos is the Mediterranean. The weather is pleasant in the winter and hot and dry in the summer. Delos experiences an average yearly temperature of 20 degrees and 229 millimeters of precipitation. The average humidity is 74 percent, there are 249 dry days per year, and the UV index is 5. Greece's Delos is best visited from May to October. You enjoy a good temperature and nearly little precipitation throughout this time. On the island of Delos, July is the warmest month with a high of 26°C, and January is the coldest with a low of 14°C.

Rankings:

• #9 in Best Greek Islands