Athens in summer

When Does Athens Get Very Hot? Hot Weeks, Hours and Heat Rules

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The Propylaea gateway and the small Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis of Athens in bright sun, with visitors on the steps and pine trees at the right

July and August share the highest mean daily maximum in Athens, at 34.3°C. When does Athens get very hot? In those two months, with the second ten days of July holding the largest number of heat episodes. During a heat alert the Culture Ministry has closed the Acropolis from 12:00 to 17:00, so the first … Read more

Athens in April May vs Summer: Heat, Daylight, Sea and Tours

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The Acropolis of Athens with the Parthenon on top of its rock seen from Philopappos Hill under a clear blue sky

July highs in downtown Athens run 13.2 degrees above April highs, and sunset on 15 July comes 47 minutes after sunset on 15 April. The Athens in April May vs summer choice comes down to numbers like these. A scorecard below splits eight measures 4 to 3 with one tie, from heat and daylight to … Read more