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Athens Weather by Month

Best time to visit Athens
March–May
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
33°C average high
Wettest month
Jan
118.6mm
Coolest month
Jan
12.6°C average high
Peak comfort score
87
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 12.6°1.1°118.6mm 10.554
February 15°2.9°109.6mm 10.264
March 19.4°6.3°109mm 9.579
April 23.6°9.9°92.9mm 8.184
May 27.8°14.9°83.3mm 9.179
June 31.5°19.2°112.1mm 1160
July 33°21.2°110mm 10.954
August 32.3°20.8°112.7mm 9.759
September 29.2°17.4°95.1mm 7.476
October 24°11.1°81.1mm 6.387
November 18.2°5.5°90.6mm 8.378
December 13.7°2.5°115.1mm 10.559

Averages from ATHENS BEN EPPS AIRPORT, GA US, 4.9km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Athens averages a daily high of 12.6°C with nights around 1.1°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 118.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

February

February in Athens averages a daily high of 15°C with nights around 2.9°C. Expect roughly 10.2 wet days totalling 109.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

March

March in Athens averages a daily high of 19.4°C with nights around 6.3°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 109mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Athens averages a daily high of 23.6°C with nights around 9.9°C. Expect roughly 8.1 wet days totalling 92.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Athens averages a daily high of 27.8°C with nights around 14.9°C. Expect roughly 9.1 wet days totalling 83.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Athens averages a daily high of 31.5°C with nights around 19.2°C. Expect roughly 11 wet days totalling 112.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Athens averages a daily high of 33°C with nights around 21.2°C. Expect roughly 10.9 wet days totalling 110mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Athens averages a daily high of 32.3°C with nights around 20.8°C. Expect roughly 9.7 wet days totalling 112.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Athens averages a daily high of 29.2°C with nights around 17.4°C. Expect roughly 7.4 wet days totalling 95.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Athens averages a daily high of 24°C with nights around 11.1°C. Expect roughly 6.3 wet days totalling 81.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Athens averages a daily high of 18.2°C with nights around 5.5°C. Expect roughly 8.3 wet days totalling 90.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Athens averages a daily high of 13.7°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 115.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Athens peaks at 87.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Athens?

Based on 30 years of records, March–May scores highest for comfort in Athens, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Athens?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 33°C.

What is the wettest month in Athens?

January is the wettest, averaging 118.6mm of rain across roughly 10.5 wet days.

How cold does Athens get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 12.6°C.

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