Question 1

What is the weather like in Athens in January?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 12°C, nights near 5°C. January is the coldest month of the year. Expect about 8 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 15°C — not swimming weather.

Question 2

What is the weather like in Athens in February?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 12°C, nights near 6°C. Expect about 9 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 15°C — not swimming weather.

Question 3

What is the weather like in Athens in March?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 15°C, nights near 8°C. Expect about 8 rain days and 9 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 15°C — not swimming weather.

Question 4

What is the weather like in Athens in April?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 19°C, nights near 11°C. Expect about 5 rain days and 11 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 16°C — not swimming weather.

Question 5

What is the weather like in Athens in May?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 24°C, nights near 15°C. Expect about 5 rain days and 12 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 19°C.

Question 6

What is the weather like in Athens in June?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 30°C, nights near 20°C. No month gets more sunshine. Expect about 3 rain days and 14 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is pleasant for swimming at 22°C.

Question 7

What is the weather like in Athens in July?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 32°C, nights near 22°C. Expect about 3 rain days and 14 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is properly warm at 25°C.

Question 8

What is the weather like in Athens in August?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 33°C, nights near 22°C. August is the warmest month of the year. It is also the driest month of the year. The sea is at its warmest now. Expect about 2 rain days and 13 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is properly warm at 26°C.

Question 9

What is the weather like in Athens in September?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 28°C, nights near 19°C. Expect about 3 rain days and 12 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is properly warm at 25°C.

Question 10

What is the weather like in Athens in October?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 23°C, nights near 15°C. Expect about 5 rain days and 10 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is pleasant for swimming at 23°C.

Question 11

What is the weather like in Athens in November?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 18°C, nights near 11°C. Expect about 8 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is on the fresh side at 20°C.

Question 12

What is the weather like in Athens in December?

Accepted Answer

Daytime highs around 13°C, nights near 7°C. It is the rainiest month of the year. Expect about 10 rain days and 7 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is cold at 17°C — not swimming weather.

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Month	Day °C	Night °C	Sea °C	Rain d	Sun h	Beach	City	Hiking
Jan	12°	5°	15°	8	7	40	44	76
Feb	12°	6°	15°	9	8	45	50	81
Mar	15°	8°	15°	8	9	49	63	84
Apr	19°	11°	16°	5	11	57	85	90
May	24°	15°	19°	5	12	70	90	82
Jun	30°	20°	22°	3	14	88	79	63
Jul	32°	22°	25°	3	14	92	67	52
Aug	33°	22°	26°	2	13	94	69	56
Sep	28°	19°	25°	3	12	96	87	71
Oct	23°	15°	23°	5	10	79	91	88
Nov	18°	11°	20°	8	8	52	72	82
Dec	13°	7°	17°	10	7	37	47	74