Greece · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Athens are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Athens sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 12°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 391mm — December is typically the wettest month (~68mm) and August the driest (~6mm).
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 5°C | 52mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 13° / 5°C | 40mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 16° / 7°C | 47mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 20° / 10°C | 32mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 26° / 15°C | 18mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 31° / 20°C | 8mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 33° / 22°C | 9mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 33° / 22°C | 6mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 29° / 18°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 23° / 15°C | 35mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 17° / 10°C | 62mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 13° / 7°C | 68mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Athens is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Athens is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Athens is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Athens is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 32mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Athens is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Athens is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 8mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Athens is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 9mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Athens is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 6mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Athens is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 16mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Athens is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Athens is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Athens is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers