Athens Weather Forecast
Athens weather: 72°F, partly cloudy. 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 72°F (22°C) in Athens with partly cloudy. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 60°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 Mount Olympus.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.2°F below the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Athens today at 9.6/10. 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.
Weather in Athens right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:11 PM, Oct 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 60° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 58° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 57° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 56° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 57° | 3% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 64° | 3% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 67° | 19% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 66° | 15% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 61° | 17% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 58° | 29% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 59° | 24% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 64° | 15% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 63° | 21% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 57° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 57° | 20% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 53° | 13% | 9 mph | 5 |
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 | 93° | 76° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 85° | 69° | 0,6 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 72°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 44% and wind is 8 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 3:11 PM.
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, 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 October 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
