Athens in October
Warm, mostly dry and visibly calmer, and the last month of reliable open-air evenings in Plaka and Psyrri.
Is October a good time to visit Athens?
October is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Oxi Day (28 October)
- Cruise season winds down
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Athens, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Athens?
October is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Athens in October?
Athens sits at roughly 66/100 in October 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 October?
Expect highs around 24°C and lows near 16°C in October, with about 6 wet days across the month.