Athens is at its best from April to June and September to October.
It is busiest and priciest in May to September.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Athens month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 23° / 14°mostly dry, 31 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 19° / 11°some rain, 63 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 14° / 7°some rain, 79 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 12° / 5°some rain, 61 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 14° / 6°mostly dry, 45 mm | Off-season | Off season: mild (13-15°C) with rain, and many island hotels close from November to April. |
| March 2027 | 16° / 7°some rain, 52 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | 21° / 10°mostly dry, 35 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 25° / 15°mostly dry, 36 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 30° / 20°dry, 23 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 33° / 23°dry, 14 mm | Peak | Summer: 33-38°C with heatwaves; the Acropolis sometimes closes in the afternoon on the... |
| August 2027 | 32° / 23°dry, 14 mm | Peak | Summer: 33-38°C with heatwaves; the Acropolis sometimes closes in the afternoon on the... |
| September 2027Best weather | 28° / 19°dry, 24 mm | Peak | Spring and autumn: 20-28°C, the best time for the Acropolis and the islands (the sea... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Athens, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Athens from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best weather in Athens is from April to June and September to October. Spring and autumn: 20-28°C, the best time for the Acropolis and the islands (the sea is warm from June to October). Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is May to September. The quietest months are November to February.
When is Athens most crowded?
Peak season is May to September, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Athens from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹46,312 (return, 10 nights) for Tue 29 Dec.
How hot does Athens get?
The hottest month is July, with average highs of 33°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 5°C.