Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 6 to 9°
- 8 rainy days · 76 mm
- 7.7 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Athens?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr20°recommended
- May25°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul34°fair
- Aug33°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov19°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Athens, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 7.3 h | 69 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 14° | 6° | 8.5 h | 44 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 9.6 h | 46 mm | 7 d | |
| April | 20° | 11° | 11.4 h | 36 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| May | 25° | 16° | 12.2 h | 32 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 21° | 13.5 h | 28 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| July | 34° | 24° | 13.6 h | 9 mm | 1 d | |
| August | 33° | 23° | 12.9 h | 19 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 29° | 20° | 11.4 h | 21 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 15° | 9.6 h | 28 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| November | 19° | 11° | 8.2 h | 53 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 15° | 9° | 7.3 h | 114 mm | 11 d |
The four seasons in Athens, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Acropolis and Parthenon) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 25°
nights 7 to 16°
- 6 rainy days · 38 mm
- 11.1 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 34°
nights 21 to 24°
- 4 rainy days · 19 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov19 to 29°
nights 11 to 20°
- 4 rainy days · 34 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Athens, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h47 of daylight, in December 9h32, a difference of 5h15.
9h48Jan
10h44Feb
11h51Mar
13h08Apr
14h12May
14h47Jun
14h33Jul
13h37Aug
12h22Sep
11h08Oct
10h04Nov
9h32Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Acropolis and Parthenon" (37.97°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Athens, month by month
EventsOrthodox EasterApril to MayAthens Epidaurus FestivalJune to AugustAthens MarathonNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Athens, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- April to MayOrthodox Easter
Holy Week empties the city: processions on Good Friday, candles at midnight on Saturday, lamb on the spit on Sunday.
- June to AugustAthens Epidaurus Festival
From June to August, theatre and concerts are staged at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, at the foot of the Acropolis, and at the theatre of Epidaurus.
- NovemberAthens Marathon
In November, the race starts in the town of Marathon and finishes at the Panathenaic Stadium, along the original route.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 69 mm · 7 d
- 7.3 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 44 mm · 6 d
- 8.5 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair15°7° at night
- 46 mm · 7 d
- 9.6 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended20°11° at night
- 36 mm · 6 d
- 11.4 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended25°16° at night
- 32 mm · 5 d
- 12.2 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended30°21° at night
- 28 mm · 6 d
- 13.5 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair34°24° at night
- 9 mm · 1 d
- 13.6 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair33°23° at night
- 19 mm · 4 d
- 12.9 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°20° at night
- 21 mm · 3 d
- 11.4 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°15° at night
- 28 mm · 3 d
- 9.6 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair19°11° at night
- 53 mm · 7 d
- 8.2 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°9° at night
- 114 mm · 11 d
- 7.3 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 69 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 13.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 19 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (21 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (28 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 7 days. Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (114 mm). Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Athens?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 30 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Acropolis and Parthenon).
Which month should you avoid in Athens?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 114 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Acropolis and Parthenon).
What is the hottest month in Athens?
July, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Acropolis and Parthenon).
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Acropolis and Parthenon).
What is the driest month in Athens?
July: 9 mm over 1 day of rain, against 114 mm in December, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Athens?
July, with 13.6 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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