Athens Weather

Athens is blessed with the beautiful Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and limited amount of rainfall. Athens is an idyllic all year round destination with favourable climate and environmental conditions for travel, sightseeing, sports, business and leisure.

Summers are hot, dry and sunny, with temperatures between 22°C (72°F) and 32°C (90°F) throughout July.  The areas on the mountains are much cooler and pleasant with lower temperatures.

Winters are generally mild, with average temperatures ranging from 7°C (44°F) to 15°C (55°F), with a fair amount of rain and occasional snow.  The mountains are usually snow-covered and are perfect for ski funs.

Athens is an amazing and vibrant city and one of the finest capitals in Europe.  During the summer many visitors pass through Athens on the way to the islands and can sometimes be packed with tourist excursion groups.  In August the city is much less crowded as most of the Athenians leave the city for their holidays but even though fairly serene it is not quite the best time to visit as the weather can be very hot.  The ideal time to visit is either late spring or early autumn, when the weather is mild and the atmosphere more pleasant and relaxed.