April in Athens
Athens in April. One of the best months to visit Athens. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeNational Archaeological Museum of AthensExplore →
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
02What to seeErechtheionExplore →
03The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Acropolis of Athens
The Parthenon crowning the birthplace of democracy.
Explore →04What to seeTemple of Athena NikeExplore →
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
05What to seeTemple of Olympian ZeusExplore →
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins.
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Acropolis Museum
Glass-floored galleries of Parthenon sculpture beneath the ancient citadel.
07Mount Lycabettus
Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens.
08National Library of Greece
The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens.
Academy of Athens, Greece
Athens at night. In the foreground, the Ancient Agora with the Odeon of Agrippa
Month by month
Athens, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
May in Athens
Athens in May. One of the best months to visit Athens. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
June in Athens
Athens in June. One of the best months to visit Athens. Typical daytime highs around 86°F (30°C).
September in Athens
Athens in September. One of the best months to visit Athens. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
October in Athens
Athens in October. One of the best months to visit Athens. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
November in Athens
What’s on in Athens in November. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Athens International (ATH).
Know before you go
- Visit the Acropolis at opening or late afternoon to dodge heat and crowds.
- Summers are very hot, and the islands are a ferry ride away.
- Koukaki and Exarcheia are where the city feels most alive.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens is Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Greece.
Where is Athens?
Athens is in Greece. The nearest major airport is Athens International (ATH).
What is Athens known for?
Ancient marble above a restless modern city.
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Beyond the city
