Month guide · Athens · Greece
Athens in April
What April is really like in Athens: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Athens. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Warm, green and pleasant; Orthodox Easter often falls this month, with candlelit midnight services and lamb roasts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Athens: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:01
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Spring (March–May). Wildflowers on the ancient hills, Orthodox Easter celebrations and comfortable sightseeing temperatures; the sea stays cool until late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Orthodox Easter — midnight Resurrection services and fireworks (April or early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Kolonaki
Benaki Museum
In a neoclassical mansion opposite the National Garden, the Benaki Museum traces Greek culture from prehistory through Byzantium to the 20th century, with costumes, icons, gold jewellery and two carved wooden reception rooms taken from northern Greek mansions.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Kolonaki
Museum of Cycladic Art
It is compact enough for an hour; start with the Cycladic gallery on the first floor.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Plaka
Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds
The Roman-era market square at the foot of Plaka is best known for the octagonal Tower of the Winds, a marble clock tower of the 1st century BC with sundials and reliefs of the eight wind gods on its faces.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
Market · Omonia
Varvakios Central Market
Go on a weekday morning, wear closed shoes because the floors are wet, then browse the spice and olive shops on Evripidou Street.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Athens?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Athens?
It is one of the best months to visit Athens. Warm, green and pleasant; Orthodox Easter often falls this month, with candlelit midnight services and lamb roasts.
+How warm is Athens in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Athens in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.