Athens & Epidaurus Festival
June to August
Performances in the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. Stiletto heels are not allowed on the ancient stone, so wear flats, bring a cushion and pack a light layer for the evening.
Highs29°C (84°F)
Lows20°C (68°F)
Rainy days~4
Daylight14.5 h
CrowdsBusy
June averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source
June is hot, sunny and long-lit; island season is in full swing but not yet at its August peak. Linen, swimwear, a hat and sunscreen.
☀️ By day
Linen, a sun hat and grippy sandals.
🌙 Evening
Breathable smart-casual for open-air theatre.
What's on in June
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Pentecost (Agiou Pnevmatos)
Fifty days after Orthodox Easter
A long weekend when Athenians flood to the islands, so book ferries early.
June packing essentials
Your June outfit list
- White linen dressCotton maxi dress with sleevesShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shorts or skirtLinen palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Beach cover-upShop Amazon ↗
- Long wrap skirt (monasteries)Shop Amazon ↗
- Grippy flat sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousers (monasteries)Shop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Tailored shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Espadrilles or sandalsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
- Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
- Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.