The weather in August in Athens

It's warm in August in Athens with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 18°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Athens. The temperatures are nice, and there’s 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, New York. 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 35°C in 2022, Athens reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 99 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

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 27°C 30°C
Max. temperature 28°C 31°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 99 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Athens with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Athens is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

Find affordable trips to Athens

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.

Check out the climate of Athens for all months and discover the best travel time

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Athens, New York. 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, New York. 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.

Weather experiences in August in Athens

Have you been to Athens in August?

Share your weather experience in August in Athens.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

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.