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Things to do in Athens
Food tours, walking tours and cooking classes and more, with the best month for each. Athens is most comfortable for sightseeing in March to May and October.
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Athens month by month
Athens weather by month
Averages for downtown Athens, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 56 (13) | 58 (14) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 80 (27) | 89 (32) | 94 (34) | 94 (34) | 85 (30) | 76 (24) | 66 (19) | 58 (14) |
| Low °F (°C) | 45 (7) | 45 (7) | 49 (9) | 54 (12) | 63 (17) | 71 (22) | 76 (24) | 76 (24) | 69 (20) | 61 (16) | 54 (12) | 48 (9) |
| Rain, in | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 59 (15) | 58 (15) | 59 (15) | 61 (16) | 65 (19) | 72 (22) | 77 (25) | 79 (26) | 77 (25) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 63 (17) |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:29 pm | 6:03 pm | 6:32 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:28 pm | 8:49 pm | 8:48 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:34 pm | 6:48 pm | 5:14 pm | 5:07 pm |
Day trips from Athens
- Piraeus 5 mi
- Athens' port, for ferries to the islands and harbourside fish tavernas.
- Aegina 22 mi
- An island 40 minutes by ferry, known for pistachios and a Doric temple.
- Corinth 43 mi
- The Corinth Canal and the ruins of ancient Corinth.
- Delphi 75 mi
- The ancient sanctuary of the oracle, on a mountainside 2.5 hours away.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Athens?
For walking around and sightseeing, March to May and October. July is the warmest month at about 94°F (34°C), and January the coolest at about 56°F (13°C).
What is the rainiest month in Athens?
December, with about 3.0 inches of rain. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Athens?
August, at about 79°F (26°C). It's coolest in February, at about 58°F (15°C).