GreeceThe weather in August in Athens
It's hot in August in Athens with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.
August is a good month to be in Athens for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Athens, Greece. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 44°C in 2021, Athens reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in August for Athens
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Athens. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Athens | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 34°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 37°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 16°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 25 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Athens with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 35°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Athens is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Athens, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Athens
Temperature in August in Athens over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Athens, Greece. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Athens
Total precipitation in August in Athens over the years
Daily UV index in August in Athens
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Athens, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.