Athens & the Acropolis
A temple that has been photographed longer than photography has properly existed, a food market that runs past midnight, and islands a fast ferry away for the second half of the trip.
The best time to visit Athens & the Acropolis is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (76°F). Local time there is 02:44 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
April · high 20°C · rain 51mm · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Spata-Artemida, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 74mm2.9in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 14°C57°F | 46mm1.8in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 16°C60°F | 53mm2.1in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 20°C68°F | 51mm2.0in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 26°C78°F | 33mm1.3in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 27mm1.1in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 33°C91°F | 10mm0.4in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| August | 33°C91°F | 15mm0.6in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 29°C84°F | 18mm0.7in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 24°C76°F | 38mm1.5in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 20°C67°F | 65mm2.6in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 16°C60°F | 84mm3.3in | 9.5h9.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Athens & the Acropolis?
The best time to visit Athens & the Acropolis is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (76°F).
How warm does Athens & the Acropolis get?
Typical daytime highs in Athens & the Acropolis are Mar–May 20°C (69°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (76°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (58°F).
Is Athens & the Acropolis expensive?
On the ground, Athens & the Acropolis is middling.
What sort of trip is Athens & the Acropolis good for?
Athens & the Acropolis is good for history and culture, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Athens & the Acropolis?
The wettest month in Athens & the Acropolis is December at 84mm (3.3in), the driest July at 10mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 43mm (1.7in).
What plug do I need for Athens & the Acropolis?
Athens & the Acropolis uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
