🇬🇷 Athens vs Paris 🇫🇷

Athens, Greece vs Paris, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Athens is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Athens is drier, with roughly 58 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇷 Athens🇫🇷 Paris
Avg annual high22°C16°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (7°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year56114
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, June, September

🇬🇷 Athens

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (7°C).

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Athens or Paris warmer?

Athens is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Athens or Paris?

Paris is rainier — Athens sees about 58 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Athens vs Paris?

Athens is best around April, May, October; Paris is best around May, June, September.

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