Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Athens with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Athens in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Athens with hot temperatures, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 35°C, with nights close to 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Athens will be around 33°C, with nights close to 17°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 19% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Athens. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Athens in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
25 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Athens?
August is a great month to be in Athens for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Athens in August
With 44°C, Athens hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Athens
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Athens
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Athens.
Daily UV Index in August in Athens
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Athens, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Athens
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Athens. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Athens by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Athens. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
