When is the best time to visit Athens?

October, May and September score best for comfortable weather in Athens, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Athens?

July is typically the warmest month in Athens, with daytime highs around 33.9°C.

January is typically the coolest month in Athens, with daytime highs around 13.3°C.

January sees the most rain in Athens, with around 12 rainy days.

July is usually the driest month in Athens, with around 3 rainy days.

October, May and September score best for Athens weather:

May27° / 16°CMay is warm and mostly dry, so book Acropolis timed tickets early and use late afternoons for Lycabettus.
September29° / 19°CSeptember eases the heat, making Sounion sunsets, Psirri evenings, and Agora walks more comfortable.
October24° / 15°COctober is a strong shoulder month, with showers returning and outdoor sites still comfortable.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight	Sea
January	13°	6°	55	12	10h	16°
February	14°	7°	45	11	11h	16°
March	17°	8°	49	12	12h	16°
April	21°	11°	28	10	13h	17°
MayBest weather	27°	16°	21	8	14h	20°
June	31°	20°	13	6	15h	25°
July	34°	23°	7	3	14h	26°
August	34°	23°	6	4	14h	26°
SeptemberBest weather	29°	19°	16	6	12h	26°
OctoberBest weather	24°	15°	27	7	11h	23°
November	19°	12°	45	10	10h	21°
December	15°	8°	58	12	9h	19°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Athens in January: 13.3°C high, 6.2°C low, 54.8mm rain over 12 days, 9.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in February: 14.4°C high, 6.7°C low, 44.9mm rain over 11 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in March: 16.9°C high, 8.4°C low, 49.3mm rain over 12 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in April: 21°C high, 11.3°C low, 27.5mm rain over 10 days, 13h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in May: 26.7°C high, 15.8°C low, 21.3mm rain over 8 days, 14.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in June: 31.4°C high, 20.2°C low, 13.4mm rain over 6 days, 14.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Athens in July: 33.9°C high, 23°C low, 6.8mm rain over 3 days, 14.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Athens in August: 33.5°C high, 22.9°C low, 6.1mm rain over 4 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Athens in September: 29.3°C high, 19.3°C low, 16mm rain over 6 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Athens in October: 24.1°C high, 15.2°C low, 27mm rain over 7 days, 11h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in November: 19.1°C high, 11.5°C low, 44.5mm rain over 10 days, 9.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Athens in December: 14.7°C high, 8.1°C low, 57.6mm rain over 12 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

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