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Acropolis of Athens Travel Guide

Acropolis of Athens travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 93°F now🕔 5:54 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Active alerts for Acropolis of Athens

⚠️Wed, Aug 5: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 7: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 8: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 9: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 12: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Acropolis of Athens is a tourist attraction in Athens. Acropolis of Athens is a landmark known for the Parthenon above Athens.

Right now it is 93°F (34°C) in Acropolis of Athens with clear sky. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 76°F to 95°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Acropolis of 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, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Mount Olympus.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is 2.9°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. swimming is the strongest bet in Acropolis of Athens today at 10/10. Gusts to 34 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.

Map of Acropolis of Athens

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Acropolis of Athens right now

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93°F
Clear sky · feels like 89°F
Humidity25%
Wind11 mph NNE
Gusts30 mph
UV index3.5 · Moderate
Cloud cover0%
Pressure994 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 29 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset8:30 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:54 PM, Aug 5 local time.

⚠️Wed, Aug 5: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 7: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 8: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 9: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 12: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

🌤️ 97° / 76°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

🌤️ 96° / 79°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 12 mph

Quick facts about Acropolis of Athens

TypeAttraction
CityAthens
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°58′17.4″N 23°43′36.1″E (37.9715, 23.7267)
Known forthe Parthenon above Athens
Local time5:54 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Acropolis of Athens

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

Best time to visit Acropolis of Athens

Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Acropolis of Athens

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH12 miAthens

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Acropolis of Athens?

Acropolis of Athens is a tourist attraction in Athens. Its coordinates are 37.9715, 23.7267. It lies in Europe.

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

It is currently 93°F (34°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 25% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Acropolis of Athens?

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

What time zone is Acropolis of Athens in?

Acropolis of Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 5:54 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Acropolis of Athens?

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

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

Popular options include Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Mount Olympus, Balos Lagoon and Meteora.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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