Best Time en Visit Athens
Beste reistijd Athens: mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Athens
Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Athens month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 14° | 7° | 67 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 14° | 8° | 68 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 17° | 9° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 21° | 12° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 25° | 16° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 33° | 23° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 35° | 25° | 25 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 34° | 24° | 13 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 30° | 21° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 24° | 16° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 20° | 12° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 15° | 9° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Athens compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Athens.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos | 153 km | 19°C | about the same | 402 mm |
| Santorini | 234 km | 20°C | +1°C warmer | 279 mm |
| Mount Olympus | 262 km | 1°C | 18°C cooler | 1266 mm |
| Meteora | 265 km | 15°C | 4°C cooler | 803 mm |
| Balos Lagoon | 267 km | 20°C | +1°C warmer | 615 mm |
Beste reistijd each attraction in Athens
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd each airport in Athens
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd each unesco world heritage site in Athens
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Athens is a city in Griekenland. Athens is known for Acropolis and ancient agora. Er wonen ongeveer 660.000.
Op dit moment is het 14°C (56°F) in Athens met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 11°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 13°C en 26°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Athens is mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 35°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 7°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 20 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos and Mount Olympus.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 26°C is 1.8°C above the 24°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in 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.
Weer in Athens nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 5:36 AM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 27° / 17°
Bewolkt · 12% rain · wind 10 km/h
🌥️ 25° / 17°
Mist · 13% rain · wind 8 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Athens
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Athens.
Quick facts about Athens
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Land | Griekenland |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 37°59′1.7″N 23°43′39″E (37.9838, 23.7275) |
| Bevolking | 660.000 |
| Known for | Acropolis and ancient agora |
| Lokale tijd | 5:36 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Athens?
Athens is a city in Griekenland. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Athens nu?
It is currently 14°C (56°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 47% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Athens?
mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 5:36 AM.
How many people live in Athens?
Athens has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport en Athens?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 20 km away.
What are the top things en do in Athens?
Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Mount Olympus, Meteora and Balos Lagoon.
What places are in Athens?
Athens covers 3 places in this atlas, including Acropolis of Athens, Athens International Airport and Acropolis, Athens.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 5:36 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
