Athens in April
Orthodox Easter empties the city of Athenians and fills it with visitors; the weather, meanwhile, is close to ideal.
Is April a good time to visit Athens?
April is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Orthodox Easter (movable, usually April)
- Cruise season restarts
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Athens, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Athens?
April is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Athens in April?
Athens sits at roughly 66/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 3 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Athens in April?
Expect highs around 21°C and lows near 12°C in April, with about 6 wet days across the month.