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Athens, Attica, Greece

Athens in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Athens are May, August, September and October. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
96 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Athens is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 12°C with about 96mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Athens in December

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 December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Athens?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Athens's best months are generally May, August, September and October.

What is the weather like in Athens in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 12°C. Rainfall averages about 96mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Athens in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Athens in December?+

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.

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