Athens Weather Forecast
Athens weather: 74°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Athens
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌥️ Fog | 75° / 60° | 38% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 77° / 60° | 20% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 59° | 51% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 62° | 51% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 55° | 40% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 47° | 16% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 43° | 6% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 8% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 10% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 47° | 14% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 46° | 11% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 42° | 6% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 44° | 13% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 42°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 65°F against a October normal of 75°F - 42°F below.
The next 7 days carry about 5.1 times a normal week's rain for October (0,7 in against 0,1 in).
What this means for Athens
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 75°F typical for this month.
A 38% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 74°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 72% 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 1:52 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, 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 23, 2026 at 1:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
