Weather in Athens in August
In an average August, Athens sees a daily high around 33°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 30°C to 36°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
43°C
2021-08-03
Lowest
25°C
1991-08-31
Low
Highest
29°C
2024-08-16
Lowest
16°C
1981-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
53°C
2003-08-31
Lowest
25°C
1991-08-31
Humidity
Highest
18.2 g/m³
2010-08-07
Lowest
7.9 g/m³
1992-08-02
Wind
Highest
33 km/h
1990-08-24
Lowest
5 km/h
1995-08-18
Gust
Highest
79 km/h
1990-08-24
Lowest
17 km/h
2002-08-22
Precip
Wettest
56 mm
2022
Driest
0 mm
1998
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