Athens: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Athens. Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Athens has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, and approximately 5 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Athens is during April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 12°C | 4°C | 6 | Good |
| February | 14°C | 7°C | 7 | Good |
| March | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | Good |
| April | 18°C | 10°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 5 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 1 | Good |
| August | 33°C | 23°C | 3 | Good |
| September | 30°C | 20°C | 2 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 25°C | 16°C | 3 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 18°C | 10°C | 4 | Good |
| December | 16°C | 10°C | 13 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 20°C
Low: 11°C
Rainy days: 6 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 31°C
Low: 22°C
Rainy days: 3 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 24°C
Low: 15°C
Rainy days: 3 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 12°C | 4°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 14°C | 7°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 18°C | 10°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 25°C | 16°C | 5 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 28°C | 19°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 33°C | 23°C | 1 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 33°C | 23°C | 3 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 30°C | 20°C | 2 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 25°C | 16°C | 3 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 18°C | 10°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 16°C | 10°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
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Birthplace of democracy, including ancient ruins, the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, vibrant tavernas, and Mediterranean warmth.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Athens have?
Athens has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 22°C (highs) and 14°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens is during April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 18°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Athens?
The hottest month in Athens is July with average highs of 33°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Athens?
Athens sees the most rain in December (13 rainy days), while July is the driest month (1 rainy days).
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