Average highs in Athens run from 12 °C (54 °F) in January to 34 °C (92 °F) in July. By the numbers, the best months to go are April, May, October.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Athens climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Sea | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 7 | 72 mm | 17°C | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 44°F | 6 | 50 mm | 16°C | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 5 | 52 mm | 16°C | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 20°C / 69°F | 11°C / 52°F | 3 | 27 mm | 17°C | 13 h 08 min |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 60°F | 4 | 30 mm | 19°C | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 69°F | 4 | 31 mm | 24°C | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 34°C / 92°F | 23°C / 74°F | 2 | 10 mm | 27°C | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 73°F | 1 | 12 mm | 28°C | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 29°C / 83°F | 19°C / 67°F | 2 | 30 mm | 26°C | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 15°C / 59°F | 3 | 28 mm | 24°C | 11 h 08 min |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 11°C / 52°F | 6 | 65 mm | 22°C | 10 h 03 min |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 6 | 86 mm | 18°C | 9 h 32 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €50–110 (budget) to €130–270 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: May, June, July, August, September.
- Where to stay: Plaka or Koukaki under the Acropolis; Psyrri for nightlife; Kolonaki for upmarket.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Athens?
By weather alone, April, May, October score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually May, June, July, August, September, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Athens?
July, with average highs of 34 °C (92 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Athens?
January, with about 7 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.