Athens in April
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
10Rainy days (126 mm)
12:53 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 19:15 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 2°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| February | 13°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 22°C | 12°C | 126 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 31°C | 23°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 28°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 136 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Athens in April?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months are September, October, April, May.