Athens weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Athens in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Athens sits at 37°59′N 23°43′E in Greece, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Athens weather by month
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Athens weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Athens?
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months to visit Athens are March, April, May, September. Late April into early May when Filopappou wildflowers peak, Easter lamb spits burn in every plateia, and Acropolis marble hasn't hit oven temps yet.
Q02What is the hottest month in Athens?
What is the hottest month in Athens?
July runs the highest averages in Athens, with typical daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Locals evacuate to Sounio or Vouliagmeni for evening swims; Exarchia rooftops open, and the Kolonaki midday hush is real, not a stereotype.
Q03What is the coldest month in Athens?
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 13°C (55°F). Rare snow closes Panathenaic Stadium visits; locals pile into Psyrri mageirika for revithosoupa and the National Gallery reopens after long refits.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Athens?
Which month has the most rain in Athens?
December typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 87mm on average. November brings sudden hour-long deluges that flood Omonoia metro entrances; the meltemi wind eases but Piraeus ferries still cancel to Aegina.
Q05What is the climate like in Athens?
What is the climate like in Athens?
Athens, Greece has very hot summers, mild winters. Skip Plaka's tourist tavernas and head to Koukaki or Pangrati where locals actually eat; Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani in Psyrri is worth the wait. The Sunday flea at Monastiraki is 80 percent junk after 11am, so go at 8. Athenians measure neighborhoods by their laiki agora day; miss Wednesday in Kolonaki and you're eating supermarket tomatoes. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.