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Athens
Visit in June — score 82/100 · avg high 87°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39 | 48° | 54° | 42° | 9 | 68 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 44 | 50° | 57° | 44° | 9 | 52 | 10.6h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 52 | 54° | 61° | 47° | 8 | 44 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 67 | 60° | 69° | 53° | 7 | 34 | 13.0h | High | Average |
| May | 81 | 69° | 77° | 61° | 6 | 31 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| June | 82 | 78° | 87° | 69° | 6 | 28 | 14.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 82 | 84° | 93° | 74° | 3 | 10 | 14.4h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 81 | 82° | 91° | 73° | 3 | 11 | 13.5h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 82 | 75° | 83° | 67° | 4 | 25 | 12.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| October | 76 | 66° | 74° | 59° | 4 | 25 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| November | 55 | 59° | 65° | 53° | 9 | 80 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 42 | 52° | 58° | 46° | 10 | 93 | 9.4h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Athens (March, April, May) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 53°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 81/100.
Summer
- Score
- 82/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Rain days
- 4/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Athens (June, July, August) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 72°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 82/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 82/100.
Fall
- Score
- 71/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Athens (September, October, November) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 60°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 71/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 82/100.
Winter
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Athens (December, January, February) brings average highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
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