Greece · 37°59′N 23°44′E
Athens
Ancient sites, rooftop bars and island ferries nearby.
- Good for
- History & culture, Beach, Big city, Food, Nightlife, Nature, Doing nothing
- Rough daily spend
- around $95 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- April, May, October and November
Best time to visit Athens
Warmest in July (around 34° by day), coolest in January (12° by day, 5° at night). July has the fewest wet days (2). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for April, May, October and November.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° | 5° | 8 | 71 mm | 7.3 h |
| Feb | 14° | 6° | 7 | 49 mm | 8.3 h |
| Mar | 16° | 8° | 7 | 46 mm | 9.6 h |
| Apr | 20° | 11° | 6 | 34 mm | 11.3 h |
| May | 25° | 16° | 5 | 32 mm | 12.1 h |
| Jun | 30° | 21° | 5 | 28 mm | 13.6 h |
| Jul | 34° | 23° | 2 | 10 mm | 13.6 h |
| Aug | 33° | 23° | 2 | 11 mm | 12.9 h |
| Sep | 29° | 19° | 3 | 25 mm | 11.4 h |
| Oct | 23° | 15° | 3 | 26 mm | 9.6 h |
| Nov | 19° | 11° | 8 | 80 mm | 8.1 h |
| Dec | 14° | 8° | 9 | 96 mm | 7.3 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 37°59′N 23°44′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Athens
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.