Athens climate at a glance
Athens sees average daytime highs ranging from 12°C in January to 34°C in July. Around 535 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 67 wet days a year, peaking in December (117 mm) and easing off in July (9 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 14 hours of sunshine.
Athens temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Athens
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Athens climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 13 h in April. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 6°C | 8.3 | 82 mm | 7.2 h | 74% | 6.2 · Fair |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 7.2 | 51 mm | 8.5 h | 73% | 7.3 · Good |
| March | 15°C | 8°C | 6.5 | 44 mm | 9.5 h | 68% | 8.6 · Excellent |
| April | 20°C | 11°C | 6 | 40 mm | 10.9 h | 62% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 4.7 | 29 mm | 12 h | 55% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 5.3 | 26 mm | 13.6 h | 51% | 7.8 · Good |
| July | 34°C | 23°C | 1.5 | 9 mm | 13.6 h | 42% | 5.7 · Fair |
| August | 33°C | 23°C | 3.2 | 16 mm | 12.8 h | 45% | 5.8 · Fair |
| September | 29°C | 20°C | 3 | 18 mm | 11.5 h | 55% | 9.6 · Excellent |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 3.2 | 32 mm | 9.8 h | 65% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| November | 19°C | 12°C | 7.7 | 72 mm | 8.1 h | 73% | 9.5 · Excellent |
| December | 15°C | 9°C | 10.7 | 117 mm | 7.1 h | 78% | 7.0 · Good |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens is April–May & September–November, when daytime highs average around 20°C with about 6 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Athens?
July is the hottest month in Athens, with average highs of 34°C.
What is the rainiest month in Athens?
December is the rainiest month in Athens, with around 117 mm of rainfall over 10.7 rainy days.
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