Climate Athens

The climate year of Athens

The city, along with Rome, is one of the most historical of the European continent. Its history dates back about 7500 years, when a Mycenaean palace was built on the Acropolis in the Neolithic period. The city experienced its political heyday in the period of Attic democracy 500 years before Christ, 86 years before Christ the Roman Empire annexed Athens. Slavic invasions in the 6th century initially ended the city's glorious history, and centuries of darkness began, from which there are hardly any surviving records. It was not until the 9th century that Athens became a bishop's see, and in the last 150 years the city grew rapidly to its present size. The city bristles with stone witnesses of its history. First and foremost is the Acropolis, the fortress on Castle Hill in the heart of Athens. It has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1986. Theodor Heuss said that it was one of the hills on which Europe was founded, along with Golgata and the Capitol.

General information about Athens

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A number of world-class museums make the city a must-visit for tourists interested in history. The National Archaeological Museum and the Acroplis Museum are among the most visited museums in Greece because of their outstanding importance. With its historical-chronological orientation, the Museum of Cycladic Art is convincing, while the Museum of the City of Athens attracts visitors with a model of the city from 1842 and the first throne room of King Otto. The Greek metropolis also convinces its visitors with a rich cultural offer, which continues in the nightlife typical for Greece. The ancient Greek theater tradition also lives on - the Greek tragedy in its structure is still today a model and inspiration for dramatic art throughout Europe. In addition to the state-run National Theater, a large number of private theaters secure their existence through sponsors and entrance fees.

Tourism Athens

Those who hope to cool down in Athens during the summer months will be disappointed, even at night. Average daytime temperatures from June to September are around the 30-degree mark, not infrequently well above. At night, too, it hardly cools down below 20 degrees because of the dense population and the lack of greenery in the city center. City travelers are therefore recommended to visit the city outside the summer season. In March and April, spring-like temperatures between 20 and 26 degrees can be expected. Autumn also invites a more relaxed Athens experience with an average of 23 degrees from October onwards. The city experiences the lowest temperatures in December and Januer with an average of 14 and 12 degrees respectively.