Climate in Athens — Annual Weather Overview
Athens has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 33.9°C) and the coolest is January (12.6°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.3°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 502mm. December is the wettest month at 103.8mm, while July averages just 3.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 19.6°C, 121mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.0°C, 53mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 23.6°C, 103mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 13.8°C, 225mm rain.
Athens — Monthly Temperatures
Athens — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Athens stays reasonable all year.
Athens weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 5.4°C | 78.0mm | 7.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 13.5°C | 6.0°C | 42.9mm | 8.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| March | 14.8°C | 7.0°C | 42.8mm | 9.4h | 7 | 10/10 |
| April | 19.0°C | 10.4°C | 40.4mm | 10.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| May | 25.0°C | 15.9°C | 37.5mm | 12.2h | 5 | 10/10 |
| June | 29.1°C | 19.7°C | 34.6mm | 13.5h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 33.9°C | 23.5°C | 3.2mm | 13.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 33.1°C | 23.2°C | 15.3mm | 12.8h | 3 | 10/10 |
| September | 28.5°C | 19.6°C | 19.8mm | 11.4h | 3 | 10/10 |
| October | 23.5°C | 15.2°C | 33.7mm | 9.7h | 4 | 10/10 |
| November | 18.9°C | 11.3°C | 49.5mm | 8.1h | 7 | 10/10 |
| December | 15.2°C | 8.7°C | 103.8mm | 7.1h | 10 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Athens have?
Athens has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 12.6°C in January to 33.9°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Athens?
July is the hottest month in Athens, with average highs of 33.9°C and lows of 23.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 12.6°C and lows of 5.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Athens?
December is the wettest month, averaging 103.8mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Athens get per year?
Athens receives around 502mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (3.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.