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 24°C, lows of 15°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
Drier season: May–Nov Wetter season: Jan–Dec
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July (gusts 46)
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Spring
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Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 7°C | 8d (44mm) | 7.3h | 73% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 15°C | 7°C | 7d (33mm) | 8.4h | 71% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 17°C | 9°C | 7d (36mm) | 9.7h | 66% Humid | 6.6 High | | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 6d (36mm) | 11h | 61% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 26°C | 16°C | 5d (20mm) | 12.3h | 56% Moderate | 9.8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 31°C | 22°C | 4d (18mm) | 13.1h | 50% Moderate | 10.8 Extreme | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 35°C | 25°C | 1d (7mm) | 13.1h | 42% Comfortable | 11 Extreme | | Good | View Details → |
| August | 34°C | 24°C | 2d (16mm) | 12.5h | 48% Comfortable | 9.6 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 29°C | 21°C | 3d (11mm) | 10.9h | 56% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 24°C | 16°C | 3d (26mm) | 9.4h | 65% Humid | 5.4 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 20°C | 13°C | 5d (37mm) | 7.7h | 71% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 16°C | 10°C | 8d (58mm) | 7h | 76% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | | Good | 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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