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Exploring Athens

The city of Athens has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Athens include:

• Illinois State Fairgrounds
• Lincoln's Tomb
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Illinois State Capitol
• Lincoln Home National Historic Site
• Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
• Old State Capitol

When making plans for your trip to Athens, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight to Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Athens?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Athens, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Athens are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and December have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 11°C and at night it is -6°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 219 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 440 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 293 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 18°C and -2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 242 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Athens is 1195 mm.