🇬🇷 Greece · Spring (Mar–May)
April averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source
April is mild with wildflowers, and Orthodox Easter (often April) is the biggest celebration of the year — candlelit processions and feasts. Dress modestly for church services. Light layers and a smart outfit.
T-shirts with a light jacket and comfortable sneakers.
A modest, warm outfit for Easter vigils.
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
April or early May (2027: May 2)
Candlelit processions on Good Friday, and a midnight Resurrection service on Saturday with fireworks. Dress modestly with covered shoulders and knees, bring a jacket for the midnight church service, and expect sites and shops to close.
April
The hills around the ancient sites bloom. It is great hiking weather in trainers and light layers.
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