Attica weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Attica, Greece. Like most weather services, we show Attica at one spot: Athens, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 50%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Athens weather
Is it raining in Athens right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Athens this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–21° and lows of 7–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Athens lately?
In the past 7 days, Athens had 4 rainy days and 74.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Athens?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Attica weather by month
When is the best time to visit Attica?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Attica is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Attica?
December is the wettest month, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Attica?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 6°C (44°F).
Does Attica have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 86 mm (3.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Attica?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in February at about 16°C (60°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Oct.
Attica weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Athens), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Attica
Weather can differ a lot within Attica: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Piraeus | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Peristéri | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Kallithéa | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Acharnés | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Níkaia | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Glyfáda | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Ílion | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Ilioúpoli | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Keratsíni | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Khalándrion | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
| Néa Smýrni | Apr–Oct | None | 12–32°C | 500 mm |
Cities and towns in Attica
- Athens
- Piraeus
- Peristéri
- Kallithéa
- Acharnés
- Níkaia
- Glyfáda
- Ílion
- Ilioúpoli
- Keratsíni
- Khalándrion
- Néa Smýrni
- Maroúsi
- Agios Dimitrios
- Zográfos
- Aigáleo
- Néa Ionía
- Palaió Fáliro
- Korydallós
- Výronas
- Agía Paraskeví
- Galátsi
- Petroúpolis
- Irákleio
- Fylí
- Kifisiá
- Chaïdári
- Álimos
- Ágioi Anárgyroi
- Argyroúpoli
- Áno Liósia
- Cholargós
- Vrilissia
- Asprópyrgos
- Gérakas
- Metamórfosi
- Kamaterón
- Voúla
- Agía Varvára
- Kaisarianí
- Néa Filadélfeia
- Moskháton
- Pérama
- Salamína
- Elefsína
- Mégara
- Dhafní
- Melíssia
- Artémida
- Péfki
- Koropí
- Néa Erythraía
- Néa Mákri
- Vári
- Ellinikó
- Agios Ioannis Rentis