Athens, Greece Weather
Athens hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 76°F (24°C) is about 7°F (4°C) below the typical September high of 83°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Athens weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Athens looks sunny, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 63°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Athens 14-day forecast
About the weather in Athens
Athens runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 10 mm (0.4 in) while the wet season peaks in December at 3.4 inches (86 mm). Highs range from 54°F (12°C) to 92°F (34°C).
Athens weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 54°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 111°F (44°C) high · 26°F (-3°C) low
- Wettest month: December (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 1 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 62%
Temperatures through the year
Warmth peaks in July: highs of 92°F (34°C), lows of 74°F (23°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 54°F (12°C) by day, 42°F (5°C) at night. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 111°F (44°C) and the lowest daily minimum 26°F (-3°C). Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May.
Rain, sun and snow
July is the brightest month at 13.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.5 - sunnier than roughly 82% of the cities we track. Precipitation concentrates in December - 3.4 inches (86 mm) on 8 days - and thins out by July. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 69°F (20°C), nights near 53°F (12°C), and rain comes on about 17 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Athens is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); rain comes on about 10 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Athens is mild and warm: 74°F (24°C) by day, 60°F (15°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 14 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Athens is mild: 56°F (13°C) by day, 44°F (6°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Athens by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 42° | 8 | 2.8 in | 7.3 h/day | 75% |
| February | 57° | 44° | 7 | 2.0 in | 8.5 h/day | 74% |
| March | 60° | 46° | 7 | 2.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 70% |
| April | 69° | 52° | 5 | 1.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 60% |
| May | 77° | 61° | 5 | 1.2 in | 12.2 h/day | 56% |
| June | 86° | 69° | 6 | 1.2 in | 13.5 h/day | 53% |
| July | 92° | 74° | 2 | 0.4 in | 13.6 h/day | 44% |
| August | 91° | 73° | 2 | 0.5 in | 12.9 h/day | 46% |
| September | 83° | 67° | 3 | 1.2 in | 11.4 h/day | 56% |
| October | 74° | 59° | 3 | 1.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 66% |
| November | 65° | 52° | 7 | 2.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 74% |
| December | 57° | 46° | 8 | 3.4 in | 7.3 h/day | 76% |