Weather in Athens. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Athens area

Map of Athens temperature forecast

1. You can zoom in to Athens using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.
2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Athens. The map is real-time and interactive.

Rain forecast for Athens area

1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Athens for any period within next 10 days.
2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Athens. The map is also real-time and interactive.

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More to see in Athens

Travellers, who plan to visit Athens with kids, can be sure they will find great places and entertainment perfect for a family vacation. Both children and adults will enjoy a visit to the Museum of Dolls and the Haridimos Shadow Puppet Museum. The Museum of Dolls exhibits a rare collection of more than 900 beautiful hand-made dolls. The Haridimos Museum has a theatre, where visitors can see interesting performances. The opening of the theatre took place in the city in 1925. Travellers, who like nature and crave for some rest in a secluded place, should include a visit to the Attica Zoological Park into their vacation program. The zoo was opened approximately 10 years ago. Distinguished by its big size, the zoo has become home for animals and birds from all over the world. The collection of the zoo is considered one of the biggest in the world, so it is always worth spending somewhat more time in this wonderful place in order to observe animals in spacious open cages. Tired visitors can always relax in one of numerous rest zones. The Athens Planetarium is an internationally famous landmark, a visit to which will be enjoyed not only by adults, but also by children. The diameter of the planetarium’s central cupola estimates 25 metres. The modern building has state-of-art equipment that allows visitors observe stunning views of the stellar map, distant stars and planets. There are some unusual objects in Athens that are also open to visitors. Archelon, the Sea Turtle … Read further

Athens guide chapters

Athens sightseeing

Athens is the biggest city of Greece and it is also one of the biggest cities of Europe. The population of Athens is over 3 million people, which is almost 40% of the total population of the country. Athens is frequently called the centre of the world. In this city you can find almost anything - on one side this is a city of a rich cultural heritage, and on the other side Athens is a large scientific centre. By the … Open

Cultural excursion through Athens - things to see

Athens is so rich in various attractions that choosing the most interesting among them is not so simple. You should definitely visit Tower of the Winds, which was built approximately two thousand years ago. This is one of the oldest meteorological sites of the world. The tower is built from marble, and its height reaches 12 meters, diameter - 8 meters. The top of the tower is decorated with amazing frieze, which … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Travelers will find widest choice of most unusual attractions in Athens. After resting and spending some very nice time in a nightclub, you can move your feet to the indoor market located on Athens Street. It works around the clock and features widest choice of products. In addition to many truly interesting items you will find cozy taverns, in which you can relax conveniently until dawn. Light and music performances … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

In addition to large number of Greek cuisine restaurants, Athens is truly rich in dining facilities featuring original gastronomy, as well as luxury restaurants and cafes. Cheese, light red wine, and salads remain the favorite food of the locals, so you will find a large choice of them in each dining facility of this city. Petrino is considered the best restaurant devoted to national cuisine. Here you will be … Open

Unusual hotels

The picturesque suburban district of Kifisia is the location of another unusual hotel, Twentyone Hotel. The 21 guestroom hotel amazes its visitors with sophisticated, one-of-a-kind design. Walls in guestrooms are decorated with unusual artworks that remind of children drawings. All rooms feature colorful draping and paintings. In order to balance such a burst of colors, many accessories in guestrooms are white … Open

Traditions and mentality of Athens

The local residents are distinguished by such character traits as sentiment and nervousness at the same time. In critical or responsive situations they can show tolerance and resolve any conflict with ease. There are different culture and communication in Athens. You will not find a word "ne" in any dictionary of the Greek language. Here it often means "yes", and instead of the word "no" the locals often say "oohs". … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

Conditionally, the entire territory of Greece can be divided into three climatic zones. The Mediterranean climate dominates in the south of the country and in the cente. The north-eastern part features a moderate climate. The rest of the territory has the Alpine climate. In general, the subtropical climate manifests itself in Greece in all its glory. Contrast allows you to enjoy all the seasons in full. Air masses, dry and hot, create an ideal environment for a beach holiday in summer. In winter, cold cyclones with incessant rains prevail here. Winter in the Balkans brings the cloudy weather; it rains sometimes. It is worth noting that the air temperature in the mountains drops by 6-7 degrees with each kilometer. That's why snow lies at the tops of the mountains of Greece till summer. In lowland areas, the average air temperature in winter is about 10-12C in the daytime. At night, the temperature drops to +7C. In the north, there may even be minor frosts at night. … Open