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Athens in August

Peak Mediterranean summer with almost guaranteed sunshine, warm evenings and easy access to the coast.

The short answer

August is a reasonable month in Athens — with trade-offs.

Peak Mediterranean summer with almost guaranteed sunshine, warm evenings and easy access to the coast. The heat can be intense, tourist demand remains high, and many Athenians leave the city around the traditional August holiday period, meaning some independent businesses may operate reduced hours or close.

6/10 overall29–29°CHigh crowds€€€€
Weather6/10
Crowds3/10
Prices€€€€
Events9/10

August in detail

What August actually feels like

Weather
29–29°C
Peak Mediterranean summer with almost guaranteed sunshine, warm evenings and easy access to the coast.
Crowds
High
High
Prices
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+Peak Mediterranean summer with almost guaranteed sunshine, warm evenings and easy access to the coast.

–The heat can be intense, tourist demand remains high, and many Athenians leave the city around the traditional August holiday period, meaning some independent businesses may operate reduced hours or close.

My tip for August

August works best if your Athens trip is built around beaches, evenings and a slower pace rather than all-day sightseeing.

  • Beach
  • nightlife
  • summer atmosphere

How August compares

Against the other eleven months

11th of 12 overall in Athens, 8th for weather, 10th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Athens

Plan around

What’s on in Athens in August

Athens Epidaurus Festival

June–August

The city’s major summer cultural season brings theatre, music, dance and contemporary performance to venues including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Pireos 260 and ancient theatres around Athens and Epidaurus. It is one of the best reasons to choose Athens in summer if you are travelling specifically for culture.

Not set on August?

Even stronger months in Athens

October10/10

One of Athens’ best all-round months: warm afternoons, comfortable sightseeing temperatures, outdoor dining and significantly less oppressive heat than summer.

Athens in October
April9/10

Warm spring days and comfortable walking conditions make April one of Athens’ strongest sightseeing months.

Athens in April
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Peak Mediterranean summer with almost guaranteed sunshine, warm evenings and easy access to the coast.

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