Month guide · Athens · Greece
Athens in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Athens. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and sunny with evening breezes; the summer festival season begins and island ferries get busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Athens: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (25°C (77°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:49
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and bright, with the Athens Epidaurus Festival, open-air cinemas and beach days, but heatwaves that make midday sightseeing hard.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Athens Epidaurus Festival — theatre, music and dance, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (usually June–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Kallithea
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Renzo Piano's complex near the coast south of the centre houses the Greek National Opera and the National Library of Greece beneath a huge solar canopy, with a sloping park, a long canal and a rooftop Lighthouse looking towards the Acropolis and the sea.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Historic site · Kerameikos
Kerameikos
It is covered by the combined archaeological ticket; visit after the Ancient Agora, about a 10-minute walk away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Museum · Makrygianni
Acropolis Museum
Bernard Tschumi's glass-and-concrete museum stands about 300 metres from the Acropolis over excavated ancient streets, visible through glass floors.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Landmark · Pangrati
Panathenaic Stadium
The audio guide comes with the ticket; children love sprinting down the track, and the top rows give a view to the Acropolis.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Iconic
- Active
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Athens.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Athens?
One of the best months to visit Athens, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Athens?
It is one of the best months to visit Athens. Hot and sunny with evening breezes; the summer festival season begins and island ferries get busy.
+How warm is Athens in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Athens in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.