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Athens, Attica, Greece

Athens in August

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for Athens are May, August, September and October. In August, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
28°C
Rainfall
3 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Athens is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 28°C with about 3mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Athens in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Omonoia, Athens
Omonoia is a neighborhood in downtown Athens, Greece, centered on the square of the same name and served by the Omonoia station of the Athens Metro. Historically the heart of the c
Achaemenid destruction of Athens
During the second Persian invasion of Greece, which took place from 480 to 479 BCE, Athens was captured and subsequently destroyed by the Achaemenid Empire. A prominent Greek city-
Omonia metro station
Omonia is an underground Athens Metro station located below Omonia Square, in the center of the city. It serves as one of two transfer stations between Line 1 and Line 2. It took i
Omonoia Square
Omonoia Square is a central square in Athens. Forming the centre of Omonoia. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is
Local food tour of Athens
Taste the signature dishes of Athens.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Athens in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Athens?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. Athens's best months are generally May, August, September and October.

What is the weather like in Athens in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 28°C. Rainfall averages about 3mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What should I pack for Athens in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What is there to do in Athens in August?+

Popular things to do include Omonoia, Athens, Achaemenid destruction of Athens, Omonia metro station and Omonoia Square. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

Athens in other months

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