Athens weather in April
Athens in April averages 17°C (62°F), 31 mm of rain and 8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Athens, April is the sixth coldest, the sixth driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (62°F)
12–21°C · 54–70°F
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8 h
hours per day
What is Athens like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Athens in April?
High-factor sun cream
With 8 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
April compared with March and May
April in Athens is 3.5°C warmer than March and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
April in Athens is 5.2°C cooler than May and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
Daylight in Athens in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 12 minutes in Athens, rising about 06:49 and setting about 20:01 local time.
April ends 1 hour 6 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 35 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Athens weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 59 mm |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 46 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 41 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 31 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 19 mm |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 7 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 7 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 6 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 24 mm |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 39 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 74 mm |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Athens in April
April climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
Athens averages 17°C (62°F) in April, ranging from about 12°C (54°F) at night to 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 31 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 17°C (62°F) against 22°C (71°F) in May — 5.2°C cooler.
April is 3.5°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 47 minutes in June and 9 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:49 and sunset about 20:01 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 6 minutes longer than it starts.
