Athens Weather in August

What's the weather like in Athens (Georgia) in August 2024?

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.

Athens weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.1°F
Nightly temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Average temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.4°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

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.

August temperatures in Athens

Athens average temperature in August

August rainfall

Athens average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Athens average rain in August

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 2024.

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Athens weather stats

Athens weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: October 82mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: March 139mm 5.5ins
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