Athens weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was showers and 15°C (60°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (2.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Athens, Attica, Greece.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 40%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (2.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Athens weather
Is it raining in Athens right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM (2.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Athens this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–21° and lows of 7–14°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
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.
Athens weather by month
When is the best time to visit Athens?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Athens 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 Athens?
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 Athens?
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 Athens 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 Athens?
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.
Athens weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months