Month guide · Athens · Greece
Athens in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Athens. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Warm, golden days and thinner crowds; the sea is still swimmable early in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Athens: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm September seas, golden October light and the Athens Marathon in November; rain returns later in the season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Ohi Day — national holiday with parades (28 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Kerameikos
Kerameikos
The ancient cemetery of Athens, outside the Dipylon Gate, has grave monuments lining the Street of the Tombs, a small museum of funerary sculpture and remains of the classical city walls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Museum · Makrygianni
Acropolis Museum
Visit after the Acropolis, when you can match the sculptures to the places you have just seen, and have a drink on the café terrace facing the Parthenon.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Landmark · Pangrati
Panathenaic Stadium
This horseshoe stadium, built entirely of marble, was restored on its ancient site for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Iconic
- Active
Museum · Patission Street
National Archaeological Museum
Allow half a day, or focus on the Mycenaean hall, the bronzes and the Antikythera gallery if time is short.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Athens.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 16°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Athens?
It is one of the best months to visit Athens. Warm, golden days and thinner crowds; the sea is still swimmable early in the month.
+How warm is Athens in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Athens in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.