Athens Weather in August
What's the weather like in Athens (Greece) in August 2024?
The climate in Athens during August can be summarized as hot and very dry.
August is in the summer in Athens and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
| Average temperature | 26°C 78.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 12.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 6 mm 0.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 25°C 77.1°F |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average August is the driest month of the year in Athens with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Athens
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Athens in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Athens weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 6mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 12.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 80mm 3.1ins |
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