Athens Weather Forecast
Athens weather: 92°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Athens is a city in Greece. Athens is known for Acropolis and ancient agora. It has a population of about 660.000.
Right now it is 92°F (33°C) in Athens with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 73°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Athens 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, Mykonos and Santorini.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 5°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. beach day is the strongest bet in Athens today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Athens
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Weather in Athens right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:38 AM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Athens
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 97° / 73° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 78° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 82° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 79° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 78° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 79° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 74° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 94° / 70° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 81° | 2% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 85° | 2% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 82° | 1% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 82° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 82° | 4% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 83° | 2% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 97° / 81° | 5% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 77° | 1% | 8 mph | 7 |
Climate in Athens 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° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 75° | 0,4 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 Athens
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 Athens
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.
Weather by attraction in Athens
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Athens?
Athens is a city in Greece. Its coordinates are 37.9838, 23.7275. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Athens right now?
It is currently 92°F (33°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 30% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Athens, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:38 AM.
How many people live in Athens?
Athens has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport to Athens?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Athens?
Popular options include Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Mount Olympus and Meteora.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 22, 2026 at 11:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
