When to go to Athens?
The Parthenon holds the Athens skyline from the Acropolis, marble against a hard blue sky and visible from rooftops right across the centre. Below it, Plaka's lanes wind between tavernas, workshops and orange trees. The temple of Olympian Zeus keeps its surviving columns standing in an open field, while the National Archaeological Museum gathers what the excavations gave up.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Athens, aim for March to November.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Athens
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3 | 63 | 9 | 60 |
| February | 8.5 | 46 | 10 | 65 |
| March | 9.7 | 43 | 11 | 70 |
| April | 11.3 | 29 | 16 | 79 |
| May | 11.7 | 45 | 20 | 81 |
| June | 13.5 | 27 | 26 | 89 |
| July | 13.7 | 12 | 29 | 95 |
| August | 12.7 | 26 | 28 | 92 |
| September | 11.4 | 25 | 24 | 86 |
| October | 10.0 | 6 | 20 | 81 |
| November | 8.1 | 69 | 15 | 66 |
| December | 7.3 | 77 | 12 | 59 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Athens, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is October (about 6 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 29°C). Over the year, an average of 467 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Athens?
- Acropolis and Parthenon (UNESCO)
- National Archaeological Museum
- Plaka (historic quarter)
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
Practical info
- Country: Greece
- Airport: Elefthérios-Vénizélos (ATH)
- Station: Athènes (Larissis)
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