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
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F | 77mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F | 42mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 28mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Apr | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 29mm | mild, mostly dry |
| MayBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 61°F | 42mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Jun | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 40mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Jul | 34°C / 93°F | 24°C / 75°F | 3mm | very hot, mostly dry |
| Aug | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 73°F | 15mm | hot, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 21mm | warm, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 32mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Nov | 19°C / 66°F | 12°C / 54°F | 60mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 48°F | 85mm | cool, 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.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Athens plans around the seasons for you.