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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Athens, United States. 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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Athens weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Athens 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

Athens January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 120mm 4.5hrs 11.1hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Athens during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Athens and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Athens with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Athens February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 113mm 5.4hrs 11.8hrs

February in Athens is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Athens and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Athens with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Athens March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 139mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Athens is characteristically mild and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Athens and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Athens with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in March »

April

Athens April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 101mm 7.9hrs 13.9hrs

Athens's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Athens and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Athens with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in April »

May

Athens May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 108mm 8.8hrs 14.8hrs

May is a damp month in Athens and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Athens and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Athens with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Athens June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 99mm 9.4hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in June in Athens is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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 Athens.

June is in the summer in Athens and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Athens with around 99mm 3.9 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in June »

July

Athens July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 121mm 9hrs 11.8hrs

July in Athens is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Athens and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Athens with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in July »

August

Athens August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 93mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Athens is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Athens and is typically the 5th 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 5th wettest 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.

Athens weather in August »

September

Athens September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 85mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs

Athens's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Athens and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Athens with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in September »

October

Athens October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 82mm 7.1hrs 14.8hrs

October is a a little damp month in Athens and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Athens and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Athens with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in October »

November

Athens November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 92mm 4.8hrs 11.1hrs

The weather in November in Athens is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Athens and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Athens with around 92mm 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in November »

December

Athens December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 105mm 3.9hrs 11.8hrs

December in Athens is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Athens and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Athens with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Athens weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 27.5°C 81.5°F
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