Athens in August
sweet spot busy · 8th of the 12 months that clear the bar
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The numbers
| Daily high | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 23°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 30°C |
| Rainy days | 1 · 11 mm |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Sunshine | 12.9 h/day |
| Daylight | 13.4 h/day |
| Days over 35°C | 4 |
| Crowds | 65 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
Public holidays in August
Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.
What August is known for
- Peak season — This is the summer tourist season, attracting many visitors to enjoy the warm weather and historical sites.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Light, loose clothes: daily highs average 32°C.
- Sun protection: about 13 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | cheap — prices run about 60% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Q4916 |
| Languages | Greek |
| Plugs | Type C and F, 230 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112, 100, 166, 199 |
| Calling code | +30 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-11 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 or 166 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re refer… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Athens
- January ok
- February good
- March sweet spot
- April sweet spot
- May sweet spot
- June sweet spot
- July sweet spot
- August
- September sweet spot
- October sweet spot
- November good
- December ok
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