Athens

What is the climate like in Athens?

The best time to visit Athens is typically September – October, with trip comfort peaking in October (7.2/10). Athens is warmest in July, when daily highs average 89°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 35°F (2°C). The wettest month is typically February and the driest is October; the year sees roughly 53 in (1347 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitSeptember – October — comfort peaks in October (7.2/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 89°F (32°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 35°F (2°C)
• Wettest monthFebruary (6.5 in (164 mm))
• Driest monthOctober (3.2 in (81 mm))
• Annual precipitation53 in (1347 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromAthens, 2 km away (1962-2026)