The climate of Athens
The current climate in Athens features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Athens, Georgia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Athens in recent years was 39°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Athens gets 1742 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens for sunny weather is March, May, July, September and November. 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.
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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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 16 |
Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 212 | 128 | 90 | 205 | 97 | 122 | 98 | 150 | 70 | 160 | 95 | 315 |
Snow (cm) | 0,8 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Athens, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Athens
Yearly Temperature in Athens
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Athens, Georgia. 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Athens
Total Yearly Precipitation in Athens
Average Snowfall per Month in Athens
Total Yearly Snowfall in Athens
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Athens, Georgia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Athens
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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.