GreeceWhat’s the climate like in Athens?
The current climate in Athens features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Athens in recent years was 44°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in December 2017.
On average, Athens gets 824 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 13 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Greece? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Crete, Rhodes, Kos, or explore other destinations in Greece.
Best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Athens. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Athens
The climate table of Athens shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 72 | 66 | 108 | 31 | 69 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 65 | 85 | 125 | 113 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,2 | 0,2 | 5,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 3,9 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in December
- Precipitation*: 824 mm per year, averaging 69 mm per month
- Snowfall: 13 cm per year
- Driest months: 25 mm in August, 30 mm in July and 31 mm in April
- Wettest months: 125 mm in November, 113 mm in December and 108 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Athens
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Athens, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Athens
This graph shows how much rainfall Athens, Greece, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Athens
This graph shows how much snow Athens, Greece, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Athens
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Athens, Greece. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Athens
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Athens, Greece. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Athens
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Athens, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Athens
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Athens, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Athens by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Athens. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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