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


39°C
Highest Temp
16 Aug. 26

-8°C
Lowest Temp
27 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust34.74°C

Coldest MonthJanuary2.35°C

Wettest MonthMay6.91mm

Windiest MonthJanuary15.89km/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 2012-07-01.

2. What is the coldest month in Athens historically?

January is Athens's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 2°C. The all-time record low of -12°C was recorded on 2022-12-24.

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

Athens's average annual rainfall is approximately 1401.3mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

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

Athens historically records approximately 175.4 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 13.1 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 2012-07-01.

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

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Athens is -12°C on 2022-12-24.

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

Athens experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 49.3 kph was recorded on 2024-09-27.

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

Usually, Athens's humidity peaks in December at around 75.6% and drops to its lowest in October at approximately 69.3%.