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September is the month Athens stops being punishing. July and August push temperatures past 35°C and fill the Acropolis with sweating queues. By September the heat eases, the crowds thin noticeably
October is arguably the best month to visit Athens, and we'll stand by that. The summer heat eases, the crowds thin dramatically, and the Acropolis becomes something you can actually enjoy
Athens in November is underrated. Temperatures stay mild, the summer crush is long gone, and the Acropolis sits in golden autumn light with a fraction of the crowds. For most European travellers,
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