Athens weather in July (Attica, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Athens during July? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Athens is usually perfect in July, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. During July, the summer season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 33°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C. With its high temperatures, this month often tops the charts as the hottest. Be sure to pack summer gear and stay prepared for the heat.

Precipitation

Athens in July usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 1 day of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 364 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 5 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 43%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 364 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in July

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.