UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens

Geography of Acropolis, Athens

Geography of Acropolis, Athens: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌤️ 69°F now🕔 1:11 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Geography of Acropolis, Athens

Latitude37.9715
Longitude23.7267
HemisphereNorthern

Acropolis of Athens is 0 mi to the north, Athens International Airport is 12 mi to the east, Mykonos is 95 mi to the east and Santorini is 145 mi to the south-east.

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Coordinates: 37°58′17.4″N 23°43′36.1″E (37.9715, 23.7267)

Quick facts about Acropolis, Athens

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityAthens
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°58′17.4″N 23°43′36.1″E (37.9715, 23.7267)
UNESCO inscription1987
Known forclassical Greek architecture
Local time1:11 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Acropolis, Athens is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens. Acropolis, Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for classical Greek architecture.

Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Acropolis, Athens with mainly clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 62°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Acropolis, Athens is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acropolis of Athens, Mykonos, Mount Olympus and Balos Lagoon.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 5.8°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Acropolis, Athens today at 9/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Acropolis, Athens month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January57°45°2,6 in★★★☆☆
February57°46°2,7 in★★★☆☆
March63°48°1,4 in★★★★☆
April70°54°2,6 in★★★★☆
May77°61°1,0 in★★★★★
June91°73°0,3 in★★★★★
July95°77°1,0 in★★★★☆
August93°76°0,5 in★★★★☆
September85°69°0,6 in★★★★★
October75°60°0,6 in★★★★★
November67°54°3,8 in★★★★☆
December60°48°4,1 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Acropolis, Athens?

Acropolis, Athens is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens. Its coordinates are 37.9715, 23.7267. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Acropolis, Athens right now?

It is currently 69°F (21°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 43% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Acropolis, Athens?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Acropolis, Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Acropolis, Athens in?

Acropolis, Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 1:11 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Acropolis, Athens?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 12 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Acropolis, Athens?

Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Mykonos, Mount Olympus, Balos Lagoon, Meteora and Navagio Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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