Best time to visit Athens

Q: When is the best time to visit Athens?

The best time to visit Athens is May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Athens?

The hottest time of year in Athens is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Athens?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Athens with 80mm on average. There are normally 10 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Athens?

The sunniest time of year in Athens is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 84% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Athens?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Athens in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

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When is the best time to visit Athens?

The best time to visit Athens is May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Athens?

The hottest time of year in Athens is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Athens?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Athens with 80mm on average. There are normally 10 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Athens?

The sunniest time of year in Athens is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 84% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Athens?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Athens in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.