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Athens weather in April

April in Athens is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and night-time lows near 11°C (52°F). The month usually brings about 30 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 5°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Temperatures are climbing — May is around 5°C warmer.
  • Good walking weather for combining Ancient Agora and Acropolis in one day.
  • In Athens, April is mid-spring.
  • Athens is usually about 2°C warmer than Nafplio, 90 km away, in April.

Avg high

20°C

68°F

Avg low

11°C

52°F

Rainfall

30 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

70%

relative

Sky

39%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Athens weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Athens
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January12°C / 54°F7°C / 44°F65 mm80%52%
February14°C / 56°F7°C / 45°F66 mm81%52%
March16°C / 60°F9°C / 47°F62 mm77%47%
April20°C / 68°F11°C / 52°F30 mm70%39%
May25°C / 77°F16°C / 60°F21 mm63%37%
June30°C / 86°F20°C / 69°F29 mm56%21%
July33°C / 91°F23°C / 73°F11 mm52%9%
August32°C / 90°F23°C / 74°F10 mm54%9%
September29°C / 84°F21°C / 69°F29 mm60%19%
October23°C / 74°F16°C / 61°F41 mm70%35%
November18°C / 65°F13°C / 55°F61 mm77%47%
December14°C / 57°F9°C / 47°F92 mm79%50%

What to pack for April

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Athens?

Our Athens guide recommends: April to June or September to October, avoiding the intense heat of July and August.

Visit the Acropolis at opening time (8am) — both the crowds and the heat build quickly through the day.

Best time to visit Athens →

Other Greece cities in April

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Athens in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Athens?

Yes. April is one of the best months for Athens, with highs around 20°C and about 30 mm of rain.

How warm is Athens in April?

Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Athens in April?

Athens typically gets around 30 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

When is the best time to visit Athens?

April to June or September to October, avoiding the intense heat of July and August.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Athens (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.