Athens weather in July (Attica, Greece)

Curious about the July weather in Athens? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Athens the weather in July is generally perfect, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. July falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 33°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Athens in July usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.

The city usually sees around 364 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Athens. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athens climate page with graphs.

 

Athens, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 43%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 364 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in July

Find out more about the weather in Greece in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Athens in July?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Athens.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.