Athens · SummerMonth summary
Athens weather in June
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Athens in June?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.2h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Athens in June: 31°C and 13.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Athens in June by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in June
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — June is peak swimming season in Athens In the height of summer, Athens sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 13°C | 25% | 2.3 | 8.6h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 14°C | 25% | 1.7 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.5 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 20°C | 20% | 1.1 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 16°C | 25°C | 17% | 1.0 | 12.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 31°C | 17% | 0.9 | 13.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 34°C | 7% | 0.3 | 13.1h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 33°C | 8% | 0.4 | 12.7h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.8 | 11.2h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 23°C | 11% | 0.8 | 9.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 11°C | 19°C | 28% | 2.7 | 8.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 29% | 3.1 | 8.2h | 6.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In June, Athens averages 31°C, 17% rainy days and 13.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
June vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Athens in June
Is June a good time to visit Athens?
June is an excellent time to visit Athens (score 8.5/10). With 31°C, 13.2h of sunshine and 17% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Athens in June?
With 31°C and 13.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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