Athens Weather Forecast
Athens weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Athens
No snow is in the current forecast window for Athens.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Athens
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 73° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 77° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 82° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 80° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 98° / 78° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 79° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 74° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 75° | 0% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 80° | 2% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 97° / 82° | 2% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 83° | 1% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 81° | 0% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 97° / 83° | 4% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 83° | 2% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 97° / 80° | 5% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- 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 73°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 3 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 6:33 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 6:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
