Weather in Athens in April
April in Athens is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
In Greece, this is how Athens actually wears April, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, April sits in the middle of Athens's year.
- Average temp
- 17°C
12–21°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in Athens are the prize in April. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
Mixed skies in Athens in April. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Athens
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Similar weather in April
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FAQs about Athens
Climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Athens is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 86 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
