🇬🇷 Athens vs 🇮🇪 Dublin

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Athens

scattered clouds

61°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 60°F

H 62°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 65%

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Dublin

broken clouds

49°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 45°F

H 50°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 59%

Climate Overview

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Athens

Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters

Best monthsApril, May, October
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain15 inches (375 mm) — mostly November–March

Athens has a classic Mediterranean climate but is notably hotter and drier than coastal Greek islands due to its inland location in the Attica basin surrounded by mountains. Summers are among the hottest in Europe; winters are mild and pleasant.

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Dublin

Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes

Best monthsMay, June, July, August
AvoidNovember, December, January, February
Annual rain28 inches (720 mm) — spread across all months

Dublin's climate is famously wet and mild. It never gets very hot or very cold. Rain is possible any day of the year. Summer brings long twilight evenings; winters are dark and stormy.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇷 Athens🇮🇪 Dublin
Spring

52–77°F

March–May

42–57°F

March–May

Summer

81–97°F

June–August

55–66°F

June–August

Fall

63–84°F

September–November

46–59°F

September–November

Winter

43–57°F

December–February

37–46°F

December–February

Athens vs Dublin: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Athens or Dublin have better weather?

Athens and Dublin have very different climates. Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters Dublin: Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Athens vs Dublin?

Best time for Athens: April, May, October. Best time for Dublin: May, June, July, August.

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