When is the best time to go to Piraeus

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Piraeus, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Piraeus weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Piraeus are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Piraeus January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 55mm 4.8hrs 10.8hrs 16°C

The weather in January in Piraeus is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Piraeus for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Piraeus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Piraeus with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Piraeus February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 49mm 5.4hrs 11.7hrs 15°C

February in Piraeus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Piraeus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Piraeus and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Piraeus with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in February »

March

Piraeus March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 46mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs 15°C

The weather in March in Piraeus is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Piraeus.

March is in the spring in Piraeus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Piraeus with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Piraeus April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 29mm 8.4hrs 14hrs 16°C

Piraeus's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Piraeus.

April is in the spring in Piraeus and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Piraeus with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Piraeus May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 21mm 10.2hrs 15.1hrs 18°C

May is a dry month in Piraeus and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Piraeus, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Piraeus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Piraeus with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Piraeus June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 11mm 12.1hrs 10.8hrs 22°C

The climate in Piraeus during June can be summarized as hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Piraeus, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Piraeus and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Piraeus with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in June »

July

Piraeus July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 5mm 13.1hrs 11.7hrs 24°C

July in Piraeus is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Piraeus, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Piraeus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Piraeus with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in July »

August

Piraeus August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 6mm 12.3hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Piraeus is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Piraeus, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Piraeus and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Piraeus with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in August »

September

Piraeus September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 12mm 10.2hrs 14hrs 24°C

Piraeus's weather in September is typically hot and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Piraeus, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Piraeus and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Piraeus with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in September »

October

Piraeus October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 53mm 7.5hrs 15.1hrs 22°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Piraeus and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Piraeus.

October is in the fall / autumn in Piraeus and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Piraeus with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in October »

November

Piraeus November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 61mm 5.7hrs 10.8hrs 19°C

The climate in Piraeus during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Piraeus for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Piraeus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Piraeus with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Piraeus weather in November »

December

Piraeus December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 75mm 4.7hrs 11.7hrs 17°C

December in Piraeus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Piraeus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Piraeus and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Piraeus with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Piraeus weather stats

Piraeus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 12.3hrs
Coldest month: January 12.5°C 54.5°F
Wettest month: December 75mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 25°C 77°F
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