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Weather in August in Attica

Planning a getaway to Attica this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Attica in August?

Attica is a region in Greece. August in Attica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kálamos Kythira at 29°C to very warm in Rafína at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Rafína and 25°C in Kálamos Kythira. In Attica, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kapsálion with an average of 1.4 mm to low rainfall in Mati with 8.9 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Athens usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 340 hours of sunshine in Athens. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Attica in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Attica climate page.

Where to go in Attica in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Attica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Attica?

Athens

In August Athens generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Athens
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<<   July July
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33°C 
23°C 
364 hours 
5 mm 
a single day 
33°C 
23°C 
340 hours 
3.8 mm 
2 days 
29°C 
20°C 
277 hours 
16 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Athens

Hydra

In August Hydra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hydra
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<<   July July
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29°C 
25°C 
364 hours 
1.6 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
26°C 
340 hours 
3.2 mm 
2 days 
27°C 
23°C 
277 hours 
17 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Hydra

Agia Marina

In August Agia Marina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Agia Marina
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<<   July July
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
364 hours 
1.8 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
25°C 
340 hours 
2.3 mm 
2 days 
27°C 
22°C 
277 hours 
17 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Agia Marina

Spétses

In August Spétses generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Spétses
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<<   July July
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29°C 
25°C 
1.8 mm 
a single day 
29°C 
25°C 
3.8 mm 
2 days 
27°C 
23°C 
21 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Spétses

Piraeus

In August Piraeus generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Piraeus
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<<   July July
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33°C 
23°C 
364 hours 
5.5 mm 
a single day 
33°C 
23°C 
340 hours 
4.3 mm 
2 days 
29°C 
20°C 
277 hours 
17 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Piraeus

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Is August the best time to visit Attica?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Attica with overall perfect weather in Athens.

On average, the best time to visit Attica is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Athens. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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