Athens in August
Still fiercely hot and full of island-bound transit crowds, though the 15th empties much of the city for the holiday.
Is August a good time to visit Athens?
August is one of the busiest months in Athens, at about 84/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Assumption Day (15 August)
- August Full Moon Festival at archaeological sites
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Athens, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Athens?
August is one of the busiest months in Athens, at about 84/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Athens in August?
Athens sits at roughly 84/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 21 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Athens in August?
Expect highs around 34°C and lows near 24°C in August, with about 1 wet days across the month.