Athens Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
May till June and September till October is an ideal time to visit Athens. The weather is perfect, still warm, but not unbearably hot. The children are in school so its quieter and the historical sites are much less crowded. There is also still nightlife around, especially at weekends.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Athens is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rainfall averaging 382 mm, Athens maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Athens shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.8 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Athens Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Athens serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 24°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Athens.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in April, May, June, September and November and higher in January, February, March, July, August, October and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Athens in Greece
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
