Best Time to Visit Athens: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Athens: September, August, October.
- Best months for Athens: September, August, October.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, July, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.4).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -3°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 7°C | -2°C | 90 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 12°C | 2°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 111 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 105 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 13°C | 3°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 7°C | -1°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months are September, August, October.
When is the rainy season in Athens?
The wettest months are May, July, June.