2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Athens in August

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

August is a good time to visit Athens. Athens has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 33°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 3 rainy days per month.

Avg High

33°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

3days

Daylight

13.7h

Is August a good time to visit Athens?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

8:20 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 12°C 4°C 6 Good
February 14°C 7°C 7 Good
March 16°C 8°C 8 Good
April 18°C 10°C 6 Excellent (best)
May 25°C 16°C 5 Excellent (best)
June 28°C 19°C 6 Excellent (best)
July 33°C 23°C 1 Good
August 33°C 23°C 3 Good
September 30°C 20°C 2 Excellent (best)
October 25°C 16°C 3 Excellent (best)
November 18°C 10°C 4 Good
December 16°C 10°C 13 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Athens? +

August is typically Good for visiting Athens, with average highs of 33°C and around 3 rainy days.

What should I pack for Athens in August? +

With highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Athens in August? +

Athens typically sees around 3 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Athens in August? +

In August, Athens gets approximately 13.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Athens? +

No, August is not peak season in Athens. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Athens? +

The best months to visit Athens are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Athens)

Last Updated: January 2026

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