What’s the climate like in Piraeus?
The current climate of Piraeus features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Piraeus in recent years was 44°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2022.
On average, Piraeus gets 481 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Greece? Check out the weather and climate in places like Crete, Rhodes, Kos, or have a look at other destinations in Greece.
Best time to visit Piraeus?
The best time to visit Piraeus for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Piraeus. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Piraeus
The climate table of Piraeus shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 60 | 80 | 53 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 8,7 | 8,2 | 37 | 43 | 56 | 64 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,5 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 481 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 8,2 mm in August, 8,7 mm in July and 21 mm in May
- Wettest months: 80 mm in February, 64 mm in December and 60 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Piraeus
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Piraeus, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Piraeus
This graph shows how much precipitation Piraeus, Greece, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Piraeus
This graph shows how much snow Piraeus, Greece, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Piraeus
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Piraeus, Greece. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Piraeus
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Piraeus, Greece. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Piraeus
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Piraeus, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Piraeus
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Piraeus, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Piraeus by Month
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