Athens Weather in August

The climate in Athens during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Athens and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Athens with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Athens in August 2025.