Athens Population (2026)
Population of Athens with area, density and how it compares to nearby places.
Population of Athens
Athens ranks #1 by population among 2 comparable places in this atlas.
Quick facts about Athens
Population by attraction in Athens
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Population by airport in Athens
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Population by unesco world heritage site in Athens
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Summary
Athens is a city in Greece. Athens is known for Acropolis and ancient agora. It has a population of about 660.000.
Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Athens with clear sky. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 73°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit 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, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 5°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. beach day 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.
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Coordinates: 37°59′1.7″N 23°43′39″E (37.9838, 23.7275)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Athens?
Athens is a city in Greece. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Athens right now?
It is currently 87°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 39% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:24 AM.
How many people live in Athens?
Athens has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport to Athens?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Athens?
Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Mount Olympus and Meteora.
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. |
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| 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
