Summer can be unbearably hot in the Mediterranean, which could make for an unpleasant vacation. Spring and fall offer the best temperatures for enjoying the sights, with warm days and cool nights. In Athens, temperatures average around 54 F to 60 F in the spring, while in the fall temperatures average around to 57 F to 74 F. During these times, temperatures in Italy and Spain are slightly lower.
Travelers can save some money by booking their cruise vacations during periods of low season. Low season for travel in Europe is from March to April and September to November.
As spring and fall are low season for tourist attractions as well, it means that travelers have fewer crowds to contend with and that attraction prices are often cheaper. However, the downside can be that attractions are open shorter hours or closed on certain days, making it more difficult to visit those must-see interests.
