When to go · Athens, Greece

Best Time to Visit Athens

The sweet spot for Athens is September, October and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.

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September, October, May

Comfortable and drier

Shoulder

April, June, November

Fewer crowds, a trade-off

Think twice

December, January

Hottest is July (34°C)

Athens weather, month by month

MonthHighLowRainFeel
Jan13°C / 55°F6°C / 43°F77mmcool, some rain
Feb13°C / 55°F6°C / 43°F42mmcool, mostly dry
Mar14°C / 57°F7°C / 45°F28mmcool, mostly dry
Apr19°C / 66°F11°C / 52°F29mmmild, mostly dry
MayBEST25°C / 77°F16°C / 61°F42mmwarm, mostly dry
Jun29°C / 84°F20°C / 68°F40mmhot, mostly dry
Jul34°C / 93°F24°C / 75°F3mmvery hot, mostly dry
Aug33°C / 91°F23°C / 73°F15mmhot, mostly dry
SepBEST28°C / 82°F19°C / 66°F21mmwarm, mostly dry
OctBEST23°C / 73°F15°C / 59°F32mmwarm, mostly dry
Nov19°C / 66°F12°C / 54°F60mmmild, some rain
Dec15°C / 59°F9°C / 48°F85mmcool, some rain

Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.

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