Climate of Athens, Attica, Greece
Point-value climate at Athens (Attica, Greece). Population approximately 3,242,000.
Located in Attica, Greece, Athens has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 3,242,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 9.6°C / 49.3°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 7 mm / 0.3 in (July) to 67 mm / 2.6 in (December) — about 412 mm / 16.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Greece, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Athens's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6°C49.3°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| February | 9.9°C49.8°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| March | 11.7°C53.1°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 15.6°C60.1°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.4°C68.7°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.8°C65.8°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 14.3°C57.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| December | 11.1°C52°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Athens?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Athens's warmest month is July at an average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Athens?
Athens, in Attica, Greece, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 9.6°C / 49.3°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 412 mm / 16.2 in, with the wettest month being December (67 mm / 2.6 in) and the driest July (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Athens in July?
The average temperature in Athens in July is 27.6°C / 81.7°F, with rainfall of about 7 mm / 0.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Athens?
The driest month in Athens is July, with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Athens?
The wettest month in Athens is December, with approximately 67 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall.