Athens Weather in August

The climate in Athens during August can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Athens and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the driest month of the year in Athens with around 56mm 2.2 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 10.2 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 2024.