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Athens Weather From Season to Season

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Before planning an escapade to Athens and crafting an exciting itinerary, most travelers usually have one common question in mind. How is the Athens weather?

The Greek capital boasts a mild year-round Mediterranean climate with moderate rainfall during winter and hot and sunny days during summertime.

Seasons interchange quickly between summer and winter with quite short transitional periods of average temperatures in spring and autumn.

Due to its smooth weather conditions, Athens has gained a worldwide reputation of being one of the most popular summertime destinations on the globe; and for good reason. With over 2.500 hours of sunshine annually and heavy rainfall and thunderstorms being extremely rare, it comes as no surprise that it consistently ranks among the top vacation spots in Europe during the past decades.

Athenian suburbs actually hold the record for the highest temperatures ever recorded on the continent by the World Meteorological Organization and Athens is widely considered to be one of the hottest metropolises in Europe.

Read on to get a better taste of what is Athens weather you have to expect each season of the year.

A visit to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on a sunny day sounds like a great deal

Autumn in Athens

Autumn is the best time to visit Athens if you’re looking to give your vacation an educational character by visiting all the outdoors ancient sites and attractions.

Early autumn is the time when locals return after the summer holidays and the city goes back to its normal hustle and bustle. Rainfall is quite rare and you will be able to enjoy outdoor seating at traditional taverns, local restaurants, and cafes.

To explore the Athens monuments in detail, autumn is more ideal than summer

Even if you are unlucky and happen upon the occasional rain, it will definitely not be enough to keep you from visiting the most popular attractions in the city center.

Winter in Athens

Normally, winters in Athens are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below 10 degrees Celsius and several consecutive weeks of sunshine being recorded yearly.

It’s not uncommon to see locals wandering in the city in light clothing during the daytime.

Visiting Athens in winter will give you the opportunity to experience the city’s robust nightlife, especially if you’re visiting during the Christmas holidays.

Winter offers the chance to see a different side of Athens.
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Spring in Athens

Spring is one of the best times to visit Athens.
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Spring is the ideal season for a trip to Athens, with warm, sunny days and cool, dry evenings allowing for urban explorations and leisurely walks in the city’s neighborhoods or the surrounding hills.

If you plan to visit Greece’s capital around the Easter holidays, you can expect nothing but sunshine and refreshing afternoon breezes.

Summer in Athens

Even though summer is locals’ favorite season, there might be some travelers who would want to avoid visiting Athens during summertime for fear of it being too hot.

Temperatures during summer average around 34 degrees Celsius with strong heat waves occurring regularly during July and August.

Tourists in the Acropolis during summer

However, cool terraces overlooking the city, rooftop bars and even day trips to closeby islands can make your summer stay in Athens an unforgettable experience.

What Is The Best Season To Visit Athens

So, when to visit Athens? Given the pleasant weather conditions and ever-present sunshine, the truth is that this question is too difficult to answer, but in a few words, we’ll say that anytime is a great time to visit Athens.

The ideal time to visit Athens ultimately depends on the visitors’ personal preferences and the experiences they are after in this marvelous city. To learn more about when is the best time of year to visit the capital of Greece, please read our detailed article below.

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