Monthly climate guide
Athens weather in June
Expect hot weather in Athens in June: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 20°C (69°F). Around 29 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than May and 3°C cooler than July.
What stands out in June
- In Athens, June is early summer.
- With the heat, see Acropolis Museum early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- June is Athens's third warmest month.
- Athens is usually about 2°C warmer than Nafplio, 90 km away, in June.
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
20°C
69°F
Rainfall
29 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
56%
relative
Sky
21%
cloud · mostly sunny
Athens weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 7°C / 44°F | 65 mm | 80% | 52% |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 66 mm | 81% | 52% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 47°F | 62 mm | 77% | 47% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 30 mm | 70% | 39% |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 60°F | 21 mm | 63% | 37% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 69°F | 29 mm | 56% | 21% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 73°F | 11 mm | 52% | 9% |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 74°F | 10 mm | 54% | 9% |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 69°F | 29 mm | 60% | 19% |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 61°F | 41 mm | 70% | 35% |
| November | 18°C / 65°F | 13°C / 55°F | 61 mm | 77% | 47% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 47°F | 92 mm | 79% | 50% |
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses
Is June 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 June
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Athens in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Athens?
June is a reasonable time for Athens: highs around 30°C and about 29 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Athens in June?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 20°C (69°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Athens in June?
Athens typically gets around 29 mm of rain in June — 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.