Athens weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Athens: highs of 12°C (54°F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 6°C (44°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 17°C (62°F). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 13°C (55°F) and 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Athens?
least pleasant month Weather score 54/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Athens. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Athens in January?
Some rain is normal: about 66 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Athens in January?
Days average 12°C (54°F) and nights 6°C (44°F).
Athens weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (54°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 66 mm | 57% | 17°C (62°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (55°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 58 mm | 56% | 16°C (60°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 15°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 53 mm | 50% | 16°C (61°F) | fair |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm | 45% | 18°C (64°F) | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 21 mm | 37% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm | 21% | 24°C (76°F) | best |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 11 mm | 11% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm | 10% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 29 mm | 24% | 26°C (80°F) | best |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 49 mm | 38% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 69 mm | 50% | 21°C (71°F) | fair |
| December | 14°C (56°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 86 mm | 58% | 18°C (65°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months