Weather radar Athens
Real-time precipitation radar · Attika · Greece
Athens climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Athens shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14.5° | 14.7° | 16.9° | 21.1° | 25.6° | 31.6° | 34.8° | 33.4° | 29.2° | 23.9° | 20.1° | 16.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 7.9° | 7.7° | 9.4° | 12.6° | 16.6° | 22.3° | 25.5° | 24.8° | 20.9° | 16.5° | 13.7° | 10.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 43 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 27 | 42 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 229 | 234 | 307 | 336 | 379 | 394 | 407 | 387 | 327 | 292 | 230 | 218 |
| Humidity | 74% | 71% | 66% | 60% | 56% | 49% | 41% | 47% | 55% | 65% | 71% | 76% |
Best time to visit Athens
The best time to visit Athens is typically July. In this month the average high is 34.8°C, precipitation is 8 mm and sunshine duration is 407 hours. The annual average high is 23.5°C, total annual precipitation is 329 mm (60 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3740 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Athens
How up to date is the weather radar for Athens?
The weather radar for Athens is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Athens?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Athens: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Athens?
The thunderstorm potential for Athens is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Athens.
What is the climate like in Athens?
Athens has an annual average high of 23.5°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 34.8°C), the coldest February (avg low 7.7°C). The wettest month is December with 52 mm, the driest July with 8 mm. Total annual precipitation is 329 mm (60 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3740 hours.
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