Athens weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Athens: highs of 32°C (90°F) and about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 10% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and drier; September brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Athens?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Athens.
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Does it rain a lot in Athens in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 8 mm (0.3 in) falls in an average August. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Athens in August?
Days average 32°C (90°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Athens weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (54°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 66 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (55°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 58 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| March | 15°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 53 mm | 50% | fair |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm | 45% | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 21 mm | 37% | best |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm | 21% | best |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 11 mm | 11% | best |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm | 10% | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 29 mm | 24% | best |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 49 mm | 38% | best |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 69 mm | 50% | fair |
| December | 14°C (56°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 86 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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