Athens in September
Temperatures ease into the high twenties while ship calls continue — a very good month with manageable daytime pressure.
Is September a good time to visit Athens?
September is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- Autumn cruise peak at Piraeus
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Athens, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Athens?
September is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Athens in September?
Athens sits at roughly 78/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 15 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Athens in September?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 20°C in September, with about 3 wet days across the month.