When to visit
Athens?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Athens
Attica · Greece

The best weather in Athens is from April, May, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, October, November.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
86

Excellent climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
20–30°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
21–31°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
31mm
Heavy downpours · 3 days
Sunshine
13.5h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
53%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
88
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun88JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score344455929386646791957442
ClimateColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantHot & dryHot & dryPleasantPleasantMildCold
Temperature5–12°C7–14°C8–16°C11–20°C16–25°C20–30°C23–33°C23–33°C20–29°C15–23°C11–19°C8–14°C
Feels like2–10°C4–11°C6–14°C9–19°C15–25°C21–31°C24–34°C24–33°C20–28°C14–22°C10–17°C5–12°C
Precipitation72mm
9 days
50mm
8 days
52mm
7 days
27mm
4 days
30mm
4 days
31mm
3 days
10mm
2 days
12mm
2 days
30mm
3 days
28mm
3 days
65mm
7 days
86mm
9 days
Sunshine7.3h
☀︎ 74%
8.5h
☀︎ 79%
9.6h
☀︎ 80%
11.4h
☀︎ 87%
12.2h
☀︎ 85%
13.5h
☀︎ 92%
13.6h
☀︎ 94%
12.9h
☀︎ 95%
11.4h
☀︎ 91%
9.6h
☀︎ 86%
8.2h
☀︎ 80%
7.3h
☀︎ 76%
WindN · 17 km/hN · 16 km/hN · 16 km/hSW · 16 km/hSW · 16 km/hW · 17 km/hN · 18 km/hN · 17 km/hNW · 17 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)75%74%70%60%56%53%44%46%57%66%74%76%
Day length9.9h10.8h12.0h13.2h14.2h14.8h14.5h13.6h12.4h11.2h10.1h9.6h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Orthodox Easter
Apokries (Carnival)
Athens & Epidaurus Festival
Athens Marathon. The Authentic
Dormition of the Theotokos
Christmas and New Year's in Athens
Athens Open Air Film Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Orthodox EasterreligiousSignature event
    April, May· 500k+ visitors

    Orthodox Easter is the most significant religious holiday in Greece, celebrated with solemn church services, candlelit p…

  • Apokries (Carnival)festival
    February, March· 50k+ visitors

    Apokries, the Greek Carnival, is a lively period of masquerade balls, parades, and street parties leading up to Lent. It…

  • Athens & Epidaurus Festivalcultural
    June, July, August· 50k+ visitors

    This prestigious festival showcases a wide array of performing arts, including ancient drama, modern theater, music, and…

  • Athens Marathon. The Authenticsports
    November· 50k+ visitors

    The Athens Marathon, tracing the original route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium, is a historic and challenging…

  • Dormition of the Theotokosreligious
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Celebrated on August 15th, the Dormition of the Theotokos (Assumption of Mary) is a major religious holiday across Greec…

  • Christmas and New Year's in Athensholiday
    December, January· 50k+ visitors

    Athens transforms into a festive wonderland during Christmas and New Year's, with dazzling lights, decorated trees, and…

  • Athens Open Air Film Festivalcultural
    June, July, August, September· 5k+ visitors

    Throughout the summer, the Athens Open Air Film Festival offers free screenings of classic and contemporary films in var…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Athens?

The best weather in Athens is from October, May, April, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are November, October, April (11–30 °C).

What is the weather like in Athens?

Athens has a climate with an overall score of 7/10. Annual temperatures range from 5 °C to 33 °C.

What is the hottest month in Athens?

The hottest month in Athens is July, with average highs of 33 °C and lows of 23 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Athens?

The rainiest month in Athens is December, with an average of 86 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Athens?

Peak season in Athens is May, June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Athens?

Shoulder season in Athens falls in March, April, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.