April in Athens averages highs of 20 °C (69 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F), with about 3 rainy days and 13 h 08 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 17 °C (63 °F).
April weather in Athens at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Athens?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. April is usually shoulder season in Athens: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 10 Apr: Good Friday (Μεγάλη Παρασκευή) public holiday
- Sun 12 Apr: Easter Sunday (Κυριακή του Πάσχα) public holiday
- Mon 13 Apr: Easter Monday (Δευτέρα του Πάσχα) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Athens in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Acropolis and the Parthenon — go at opening time outdoors
- Ancient Agora — Temple of Hephaestus outdoors
- Plaka and Anafiotika — island-style lanes outdoors
- Cape Sounion sunset — Temple of Poseidon, 70 km south outdoors
- Acropolis Museum — glass floors over excavations indoors
- National Archaeological Museum — Greece's greatest collection indoors
Where to stay: Plaka or Koukaki under the Acropolis; Psyrri for nightlife; Kolonaki for upmarket.
What to pack for Athens in April
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 11 °C (52 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Athens costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €50–110 | €130–270 |
Excluding flights. April is usually shoulder season in Athens: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 18° / 13° | 1 | Great time to go |
| Istanbul | 17° / 8° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 18° / 10° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Athens?
By the numbers, April is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 20 °C (69 °F) and about 3 rainy days. April is usually shoulder season in Athens: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are April, May, October.
How warm is Athens in April?
Average highs are 20 °C (69 °F) and lows 11 °C (52 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 17 °C (63 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in April?
Expect about 3 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 27 mm in total. It is the 5th driest month of the year in Athens.
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.