Athens Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Athens Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


36°C
Highest Temp
20 Jul. 26

1°C
Lowest Temp
12 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust32.81°C

Coldest MonthJanuary7.12°C

Wettest MonthApril2.61mm

Windiest MonthAugust29.84km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Athens historically?

July is historically Athens's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 33°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 43°C on 2023-07-23.

2. What is the coldest month in Athens historically?

January is Athens's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 7°C. The all-time record low of -2°C was recorded on 2017-01-09.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Athens over the past 17 years?

Athens's average annual rainfall is approximately 495.9mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Athens experience on average per year?

Athens historically records approximately 115.5 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 12.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Athens?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Athens is 43°C on 2023-07-23.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Athens?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Athens is -2°C on 2017-01-09.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Athens historically?

Athens experiences its strongest winds during August. The historic gust record of 50.4 kph was recorded on 2026-02-17.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Athens during a year?

Usually, Athens's humidity peaks in January at around 72.4% and drops to its lowest in July at approximately 45.8%.