Best Time to Visit Athens, Attica, Greece
Athens is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Athens for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.6°C / 49.3°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in (July) to 67 mm / 2.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Athens, Attica, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Athens's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.6°C60.1°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.4°C68.7°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.8°C65.8°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and the driest is July with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Athens's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Athens?
The rainy season at Athens, Attica runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 47 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is December (67 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the driest month in Athens?
The driest month in Athens is July, averaging about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Athens?
The least comfortable months for travel to Athens — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 67 mm / 2.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 9.6°C / 49.3°F.
Is Athens climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Athens figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Athens specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.