Quick Answer
April through June and September through October are ideal — warm but not oppressive, fewer crowds than July and August. July and August are extremely hot at 35–40°C and the most crowded time at the Acropolis.
Updated: 2026 · Based on TripClip Creator Data
Season Guide
Best Period
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Tip
Avoid Aug crowds
Mild 10–15°C, very few tourists, lowest prices. Most sites remain open.
Perfect 20–26°C, wildflowers on archaeological sites, manageable crowds.
Scorching 35–40°C, massive crowds at Acropolis, peak prices.
Excellent through October, warm sea for swimming, far fewer tourists.
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2026
Athens is empty; peak island travel
Ochi Day
October 28, 2026
Military parades; free entry to sites
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