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Athens Klima and Average Vejr

Klima of Athens: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 18°C now🕔 12:53 AM local📅 Best: maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober👥 660.000

Klima in Athens month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar14°7°67 mm★★★☆☆
februar14°8°68 mm★★★☆☆
marts17°9°35 mm★★★★☆
april21°12°65 mm★★★★☆
maj25°16°26 mm★★★★★
juni33°23°7 mm★★★★★
juli35°25°25 mm★★★★☆
august34°24°13 mm★★★★☆
september30°21°14 mm★★★★★
oktober24°16°15 mm★★★★★
november20°12°97 mm★★★★☆
december15°9°103 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Athens

Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day41°Cjul 24, 2025
Coldest night-0°Cjan 13, 2026
Wettest day43 mmnov 30, 2024

How Athens compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Athens.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Mykonos153 km19°Cabout the same402 mm
Santorini234 km20°C+1°C warmer279 mm
Mount Olympus262 km1°C18°C cooler1266 mm
Meteora265 km15°C4°C cooler803 mm
Balos Lagoon267 km20°C+1°C warmer615 mm

Klima by attraction in Athens

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Klima by airport in Athens

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Klima by unesco world heritage site in Athens

1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Bedste rejsetid Athens

Go in maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★☆☆
februar★★★☆☆
marts★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
maj★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★☆
august★★★★☆
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★★
november★★★★☆
december★★★☆☆

What this means for Athens

Compared med normal

Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 6°C below the 24°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Rejser and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 11°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Athens is a city in Grækenland. Athens is known for Acropolis and ancient agora. Der bor omkring 660.000.

Lige nu er det 18°C (64°F) in Athens med overskyet. Det føles som 16°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 13°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - gode forhold.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Athens is maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er Mediterranean. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 35°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 7°C.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 20 km away. Nearby highlights include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos and Mount Olympus.

Kort sagt. Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 6°C below the 24°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 4 PM og 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Athens today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Athens

TypeCity
LandGrækenland
KontinentEuropa
Koordinater37°59′1.7″N 23°43′39″E (37.9838, 23.7275)
Befolkning660.000
Known forAcropolis and ancient agora
Lokal tid12:53 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsmaj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober
KlimaMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Athens?

Athens is a city in Grækenland. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Europa.

What is the weather like in Athens lige nu?

It is currently 18°C (64°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 50% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Athens?

maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. januar, februar and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:53 AM.

How many people live in Athens?

Athens has a population of approximately 660.000.

What is the nearest airport og Athens?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 20 km away.

What are the top things og do in Athens?

Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Mount Olympus, Meteora and Balos Lagoon.

What places are in Athens?

Athens covers 3 places in this atlas, including Acropolis of Athens, Athens International Airport and Acropolis, Athens.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated oktober 28, 2026 at 12:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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