Athens weather in August
August in Athens: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Athens · #316 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Athens climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 53% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Athens in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Athens?
- August in Athens: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Athens on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Athens in August?
- In August, Athens averages a daily high of 33.1°C and a low of 23.1°C, with about 13.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Athens in August?
- Athens has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in August.