When to go
The Best Time to Visit Athens
Month-by-month climate data for Athens, Greece — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Athens— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Athens: Jul (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Jan (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Dec (~11 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Athens climate, month by month
January
13° / 6°C
~7 rain days
Good
February
14° / 6°C
~6 rain days
Good
March
15° / 7°C
~7 rain days
Good
April
20° / 11°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
May
25° / 16°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
June
30° / 21°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
July
34° / 24°C
~1 rain days
Good
August
33° / 23°C
~4 rain days
Good
September
29° / 20°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
October
24° / 15°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
November
19° / 11°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
December
15° / 9°C
~11 rain days
Good
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