United StatesAverage weather for Athens in August
It's hot in August in Athens with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Athens with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 22°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 22°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Athens is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In August, there is an average of 150 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Athens in August |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
32°C | 30°C | |
 Max. temperature |
34°C | 31°C | |
| Min. temperature |
30°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
150 mm | 79 mm | |
| Rainy days |
10 days | 13 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Athens?
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Athens. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2015, Athens reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Athens
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in August for Athens, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Athens
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Athens, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Athens.
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.
Temperature in August in Athens over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in August in Athens over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Athens, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
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.
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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.
