Best Time to Visit
🇬🇷 Athens, Greece · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
12°
5°
Good
Feb
13°
6°
Good
Mar
16°
7°
Great
Apr
20°
10°
Great
May
25°
15°
Great
Jun
30°
20°
Great
Jul
33°
22°
Good
Aug
33°
22°
Good
Sep
28°
19°
Great
Oct
23°
15°
Great
Nov
18°
11°
Great
Dec
13°
7°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 5°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 13°C | 6°C | 7 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 16°C | 7°C | 7 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 20°C | 10°C | 6 | 12h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 25°C | 15°C | 5 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 30°C | 20°C | 3 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| July | 33°C | 22°C | 2 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 33°C | 22°C | 1 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 28°C | 19°C | 3 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 4 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 7 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| December | 13°C | 7°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 20°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 32°C high, 21°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
The least favorable time to visit Athens is January and December. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
December
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Athens during the best travel months (May, September, October), when temperatures range from 16°C to 25°C:
Athens has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 33°C, while the coldest month is January at just 12°C. Annual rainfall averages 387mm across approximately 61 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
| Low °C | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 55 | 48 | 50 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 50 | 64 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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