Athens in October
One of Athens’ best all-round months: warm afternoons, comfortable sightseeing temperatures, outdoor dining and significantly less oppressive heat than summer.
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Athens.
One of Athens’ best all-round months: warm afternoons, comfortable sightseeing temperatures, outdoor dining and significantly less oppressive heat than summer. Rain becomes more likely than in summer and the second half of the month can be noticeably cooler, especially at night.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–19°C
- One of Athens’ best all-round months: warm afternoons, comfortable sightseeing temperatures, outdoor dining and significantly less oppressive heat than summer.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
- €€€
+One of Athens’ best all-round months: warm afternoons, comfortable sightseeing temperatures, outdoor dining and significantly less oppressive heat than summer.
–Rain becomes more likely than in summer and the second half of the month can be noticeably cooler, especially at night.
My tip for October
October is the sweet spot for doing Athens properly: Acropolis in the morning, neighbourhoods in the afternoon and rooftop drinks after sunset.
- Best overall balance
- sightseeing
- rooftops
- food
- couples
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Athens, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
See all twelve months for AthensReady to book October in Athens?
One of Athens’ best all-round months: warm afternoons, comfortable sightseeing temperatures, outdoor dining and significantly less oppressive heat than summer.
Find hotels in AthensAffiliate link