Landmark

Acropolis of Athens

Athens, Greece

Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct

Set inAthens, Greece

In season~79°F high

Climate43–93°F

Fares from$1035

Nearest airportATH

CurrencyEUR

LanguageGreek

TimezoneUTC+02:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Acropolis of Athens

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 85%

WarmestJul · 93°F

WettestJan

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Acropolis of Athens: The Acropolis of Athens as seen from the Pnyx in October 2025

The Parthenon crowning the birthplace of democracy.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Acropolis of Athens: The Erechtheum, western side, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Acropolis of Athens: Acropole d'Athènes

Pairs well with

National Library of Greece

Daphni Monastery

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Acropolis of Athens?

The best time to visit Acropolis of Athens is April–May & September–October, in Athens, Greece.

Where is Acropolis of Athens?

Acropolis of Athens is in Athens, Greece. The nearest major airport is ATH.

What is Acropolis of Athens known for?

The Parthenon crowning the birthplace of democracy.

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Acropolis of Athens: View of the Acropolis of Athens from Mt Lycabettus