UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens

Acropolis, Athens Map

Interactive map of Acropolis, Athens with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 79°F now🕔 2:07 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

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 79°F (26°C) in Acropolis, Athens with clear. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 78°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 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, Santorini and Mount Olympus.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 98°F is 5.9°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Acropolis, Athens today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Acropolis, Athens

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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 time2:07 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Getting to Acropolis, Athens

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Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Acropolis, Athens

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH12 miAthens

Things to do in Acropolis, Athens

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Acropolis, Athens.

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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 79°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 4 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 2:07 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, Santorini, Mount Olympus, Balos Lagoon and Meteora.

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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 August 25, 2026 at 2:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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