Piraeus Climate by Month
Piraeus experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Piraeus is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 7°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Piraeus maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 399 mm. The climate in Piraeus shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 65 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.3 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.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, Piraeus 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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Piraeus ranges from 14°C in January to 24°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Piraeus.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Piraeus ranges from 1°C in April to 2°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Piraeus 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 June, July, August and September are very dry.
July 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 65 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.
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