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Athens across the year

Best-looking months for Athens: Apr, May, Oct. Rated avoid: Jul, Aug.

Green is good news, amber needs planning, red is a month to avoid. A dashed grey cell with a question mark means our data does not say: it is left unknown, never filled in. Crowd and price levels come from the country's month table, so they are the same for every city in it.

August in Athens

Typical highs 33°C (91°F), lows 23°C (73°F), rain on about 1 day.

WeatherAvoid
Very hot; Aug 15 holiday; many locals away. Typical highs around 33 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 1 day.Based on: Voykit month rating for Athens
CrowdsHigh
High crowd level: Greece overall. Greek holiday peak around 15 August; ferries sold out, wildfire risk highest, rooms at top prices.Based on: Greece overall month table, not a city measurement
PricesHigh
High price level: Greece overall.Based on: Greece overall month table, not a city measurement
Events3 events
3 listed, 1 with a big effect on crowds and closures: Athens Epidaurus Festival; Dormition of the Virgin; Assumption (Dekapentavgoustos).Based on: Festival and holiday lists

What is on

  • Athens Epidaurus Festival (June to August)checkTheatre, music and dance performances, some in ancient venues; book ahead for headline shows.
  • Dormition of the Virgin (15 August (public holiday))Many Athenians leave for the islands; some central shops and restaurants close for the week.
  • Assumption (Dekapentavgoustos) (15 Aug)Peak of the Greek summer: island festivals (panigyria), ferries and rooms full; Tinos draws pilgrims.

Full August guide for Athens · All months