- Rain mm/yr
- 348
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-atlas.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Best visit April–May and September–early October when temperatures are comfortable (20–29°C (68–84°F) / 68–85°F) and rainfall is moderate.
- July–August brings oppressive heat, frequent heatwaves, and intense sun. Sun protection is critical, and the city becomes very crowded.
- Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild but wet and cloudy; pack layers and a waterproof jacket. Snow in Athens is unexpected and can cause traffic disruption when it occurs.
- Extreme heat can reach 40°C (104°F) during heatwaves in summer; always carry water and seek shade during midday hours.
- Over 2,800 sunshine hours per year make Athens one of Europe's sunniest cities.
Rainfall
- Pattern
- Mediterranean pattern with maximum rainfall November–February and minimum in summer
- Dry Season
- June–August
- Driest Month
- August
- Annual Total Mm
- 348
- Driest Month Mm
- 4
- Peak Rainfall Mm
- 53
- Peak Rainfall Days
- 11
- Annual Total Inches
- 13.7
- Driest Month Inches
- 0.16
- Peak Rainfall Month
- December
- Annual Rainfall Days
- 99
- Peak Rainfall Inches
- 2.09
Snowfall
- Frequency
- Rare but not impossible
- Annual Snow Mm
- 12
- Annual Snow Days
- 1.7
- Peak Snowfall Mm
- 9
- Annual Snow Inches
- 0.47
- Peak Snowfall Month
- January
- February Snowfall Mm
- 2
- Peak Snowfall Inches
- 0.35
- February Snowfall Inches
- 0.08
- Note
- Snow occurs January–March. January and February are peak months. Light to medium snowfall typically melts quickly due to warm ground. Heavy snow extremely rare but February 2008 event dropped 25cm (9.8 inches).
Best Months
Best Months
- mid-April to late May
- mid-September to early October
Worst Months
Worst Months
- July
- August
Summary Pattern
Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, moderately rainy winters.
Extreme Heat Advisory
Athens is Europe's hottest capital. Extreme sun protection essential in summer.
Peak Temperature Period
- Months
- July–August
- Daily High Celsius
- 30
- Daily High Fahrenheit
- 86
- Note
- Heatwaves can push temperatures to 35–36°C (95–97°F) or higher
Off Peak Temperature Period
- Months
- December–February
- Daily Low Celsius
- 7
- Daily High Celsius
- 13
- Daily Low Fahrenheit
- 45
- Daily High Fahrenheit
- 55
- Note
- Coldest month is January at ~10°C (50°F) average
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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