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Day
34 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
25 °C
Precipitation
7 mm
in month
Rainy days
1 days
in month
Daylight
14 hours
average
Sunshine
12 hours
average
Humidity
47 %
Day
34 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
25 °C
Precipitation
7 mm
in month
Rainy days
1 days
in month
Daylight
14 hours
average
Sunshine
12 hours
average
Humidity
47 %
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Weather overview for Athens
Weather overview
Athens (Greece) in general has a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 13 °C (55 °F) in January to 34 °C (92 °F) in July. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 23 °C (73 °F), the lowest in February with 6 °C (43 °F). The least rainy month in Athens is August with its 1 day of rain, the rainiest month is December, when it rains 8 days.
January weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value of 13 °C (55 °F) in Athens, while the descent of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 7 °C (44 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, with its value of 51 mm (2.02 in).
February weather
The day temperature starts to rise, with its value of 13 °C (56 °F) in Athens, while the night temperature reaches its minimum, with its value being 6 °C (43 °F). The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 44 mm (1.75 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value being 5 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum, with its value being 5.
March weather
The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 6 days in Athens, on the contrary the rainfall amount starts to rise, with its value of 51 mm (2.01 in). The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 16 °C (60 °F), while the night temperature starts to rise, its value is 8 °C (47 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 6 hours.
April weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value of 20 °C (69 °F) in Athens, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being 11 °C (52 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 4 days, while the rainfall amount starts to descent, with its value of 32 mm (1.28 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 8 hours.
May weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 26 °C (78 °F) in Athens, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being 16 °C (61 °F). The tourist season is at its beginning. The rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value being 17 mm (0.69 in). The wind speed is on its minimum, its value is 3.
June weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 31 °C (87 °F) in Athens, and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value being 21 °C (69 °F). The tourist season continues. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 2 days, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 9 mm (0.37 in).
July weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 34 °C (92 °F) in Athens, and the night temperature reaches its maximum as well, its value is 23 °C (73 °F). The tourist season is close to its peak. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 1 day. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, with its value of 12 hours.
August weather
The tourist season is taking place in Athens, and the ongoing dry season is noticeable too. The minimum of the number of rainy days is observable, and the rainfall amount reaches its minimum too, with its value of 6 mm (0.22 in). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 12 hours.
September weather
The day temperature starts to descent, with its value of 29 °C (84 °F) in Athens, and the night temperature descent's start could be observed too, with its value of 19 °C (66 °F). The tourist season is taking place in September. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 2 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, the value of this measure is 10 hours.
October weather
The tourist season is taking place in Athens. The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 23 °C (74 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 15 °C (59 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 4 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, with its value being 40 mm (1.58 in).
November weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 18 °C (64 °F) in Athens, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value being 11 °C (52 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 7 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 66 mm (2.62 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 5 hours.
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 14 °C (58 °F) in Athens. The rainfall amount reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 69 mm (2.70 in), and the number of rainy days reaches its maximum as well in December. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, its value is 4 hours. The humidity reaches its maximum.
FAQs
What level of humidity is to expect in Athens in February?
Humidity in February in Athens is 72 %.
What is the air temperature in Athens in March at night?
The average night temperature in March in Athens is 8 °C (47 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
How many hours of sun to expect in Athens in April?
In April in Athens, you can expect around 8 hours of sunshine.
Is there a dry season in May in Athens?
Yes, there is a dry season in May in Athens with just 3 days during the month being rainy.
Is June a good month to visit Athens?
June is one of the best months to visit Athens. The temperature during the day will be nice 31 °C (87 °F). The temperature of the sea will be perfect at 22 °C (72 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 21 °C (69 °F). There are only 2 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in July in Athens?
In July in Athens, we can expect 1 day to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.2 days of the week, or in general - 3 % days.
What is the temperature in Athens during the day in August?
The average daily temperature in Athens in August is 33 °C (92 °F). The great temperature for lying by the sea or pool and sunbathing, everywhere else you will probably be a bit hot. Don't forget to drink during the day, in these temperatures you should hydrate yourself a lot.
Is it hot in Athens in September?
In Athens in September, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the sea temperature in October in Athens?
In October in Athens expect the sea to be warm at 22 °C (72 °F). This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
Is November part of the wet season in Athens?
No, there is no wet season in November in Athens - you can expect 7 days of rain during the month.
How windy is it in December in Athens?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Athens in December is 4.
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