Greece Weather Forecast
Greece weather: 94°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Greece is a country in Europe. Greece is a country in Europe with its capital at Athens. It has a population of about 10.4 million. The capital is Athens.
Right now it is 94°F (34°C) in Greece with clear sky. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 77°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Greece is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Meteora and Balos Lagoon.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 3.6°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Greece today at 10/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Greece
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Weather in Greece right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Greece
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 77° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 78° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 97° / 76° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 98° / 77° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 80° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 80° | 0% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 81° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 79° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 77° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 77° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 76° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 75° | 2% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 93° / 78° | 4% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 81° | 3% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 80° | 5% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 76° | 2% | 13 mph | 8 |
Climate in Greece month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 45° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 46° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 48° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 70° | 54° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 77° | 61° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 91° | 73° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 95° | 77° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 75° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 84° | 68° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 75° | 60° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 67° | 54° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 60° | 48° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Greece
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Greece
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Greece?
Greece is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Greece right now?
It is currently 94°F (34°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 25% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greece?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Greece, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Greece in?
Greece observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:09 PM.
How many people live in Greece?
Greece has a population of approximately 10.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Greece?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Greece?
Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Meteora, Balos Lagoon, Crete and Elafonissi Beach.
What places are in Greece?
Greece covers 9 places in this atlas, including Meteora, Athens, Crete, Mount Olympus, Mykonos and Navagio Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
