Athens Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Athens: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Athens month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 14° | 7° | 67 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 14° | 8° | 68 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 17° | 9° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 21° | 12° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάι | 25° | 16° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Ιούνιος | 33° | 23° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Ιούλιος | 35° | 25° | 25 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 34° | 24° | 13 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 30° | 21° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Οκτώβριος | 24° | 16° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Νοέμβριος | 20° | 12° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 15° | 9° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Mediterranean. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Athens
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Athens compares με nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Athens.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos | 153 km | 19°C | about the same | 402 mm |
| Santorini | 234 km | 20°C | +1°C warmer | 279 mm |
| Mount Olympus | 262 km | 1°C | 18°C cooler | 1266 mm |
| Meteora | 265 km | 15°C | 4°C cooler | 803 mm |
| Balos Lagoon | 267 km | 20°C | +1°C warmer | 615 mm |
Κλίμα by attraction in Athens
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Κλίμα by airport in Athens
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Κλίμα by unesco world heritage site in Athens
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Athens
Go in Μάι, Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Athens
Today is cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 20°C is 4.4°C below the 24°C typical for this month.
A 90% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Ιούνιος έως Αύγουστος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Athens is a city in Ελλάδα. Athens is known for Acropolis and ancient agora. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 660.000.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 15°C (60°F) in Athens με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 15°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 15°C έως 20°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - Καλές συνθήκες.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Athens is Μάι, Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος. Το κλίμα είναι Mediterranean. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Ιούλιος is the warmest month με average highs near 35°C, while Ιανουάριος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 20°C is 4.4°C below the 24°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 3 PM έως 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Athens today at 9.7/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Athens?
Athens is a city in Ελλάδα. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Ευρώπη.
What is the weather like in Athens τώρα?
It is currently 15°C (60°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 77% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Athens?
Μάι, Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος, Σεπτέμβριος and Οκτώβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος 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 12:29 AM.
How many people live in Athens?
Athens has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport έως Athens?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 20 km away.
What are the top things έως 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 Οκτώβριος 26, 2026 at 12:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
