Athens Weather Forecast
Athens weather: 69°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 63° | 5% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 63° | 10% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 57° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 0% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 51° | 2% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 76° / 58° | 12% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 64° | 22% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 65° | 20% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 69° / 63° | 10% · 0,7 in | 2 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 14% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 24% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 61° | 23% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 62° | 23% | 5 mph | 5 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 74°F against a October normal of 75°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,1 in).
What this means for Athens
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 5°F below the 75°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
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+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 45 mph.
- 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 69°F (21°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 43% and wind is 14 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 12:17 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 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
