Athens Weather in August
Greece · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high33°C (91°F)
Avg low23°C (74°F)
Rainfall9 mm (0.4 in)
RatingGood 7.2/10
Athens in August sees daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), dropping to about 23°C (74°F) at night. August is summer in Greece. The month is very dry, with about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 13.5 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Athens?
August is a good time to visit Athens (7.2/10), though April to May and September to November are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 33°C (91°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (74°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
| Rainfall | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 53% |
| Cloud cover | 9% |
| Daylight | 13.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 13.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.2 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Athens in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Athens weather in other months
Jan13°C / 7°C64 mmGoodFeb13°C / 7°C59 mmGoodMar16°C / 8°C58 mmExcellentApr20°C / 11°C28 mmExcellentMay25°C / 16°C21 mmExcellentJun30°C / 20°C22 mmExcellentJul33°C / 23°C10 mmGoodAug33°C / 23°C9 mmGoodSep29°C / 20°C31 mmExcellentOct23°C / 16°C55 mmExcellentNov19°C / 12°C61 mmExcellentDec14°C / 9°C77 mmGood
← JulyBest time to visit AthensSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Chania30°C · 5 mm
- Izmir34°C · 3 mm
- Thessaloniki34°C · 24 mm
- Bodrum32°C · 3 mm
- Corfu30°C · 22 mm
- Rhodes32°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.