Varnavas

Mountain Small Greek town in Attica region

Varnavas sits inland in northeastern Attica amid olive groves and low hills; visitors find traditional village tavernas, rural walks and an escape from Athens’s urban sprawl.

Ruins of Classical Tower, Varnavas - panoramio (2).jpg
Ruins of Classical Tower, Varnavas - panoramio (1).jpg
Ruins of Classical Tower, Varnavas - panoramio.jpg

Varnavas is a village in East Attica in the Attica region of Greece and is administered as part of the municipality of Marathon. It is an inland settlement set among the hills of northeastern Attica and functions as a local agricultural and residential community.

The village became part of the larger Marathon municipality under Greece’s 2011 local government reorganization. Varnavas is characterized by village-scale streets, local churches and community services typical of small interior Attic settlements.

Varnavas lies inland from the eastern Attica coastline, northeast of central Athens, situated within the hilly terrain of the region and connected to surrounding towns by local roads.

Varnavas
38.2506, 23.9411

Best Time to Visit Varnavas #

Visit in spring or early autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds; summers are hot and dry.

Spring
March-May · 12-25 °C
Pleasant and mild weather ideal for exploring the countryside near Athens and avoiding peak summer heat.
Summer
June-August · 25-35 °C
Hot and dry - great for long daylight hours but can be uncomfortably warm in the middle of the day; busiest travel period.
Autumn
September-November · 15-25 °C
Warm early autumn with cooling temperatures and fewer visitors, making it another comfortable time to visit.

Weather & Climate near Varnavas #

Climate

Varnavas's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (546 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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