Athens Weather History
Greece · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Athens sits 4228km from the equator, 153m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Hot-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 43.5°C, set 2007-06-26, its record low -6.7°C, set 2004-02-14.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Athens
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Athens?
The highest temperature in this record for Athens is 43.5°C, measured on 2007-06-26. That is a recorded daily value from Athens's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Athens?
The lowest temperature in this record for Athens is -6.7°C, measured on 2004-02-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Athens get a year?
Athens averages 354mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 56 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Athens?
On 1998-03-26, 99.2mm fell on Athens, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 28% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Athens get a year?
Athens averages 3810 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Athens?
Across the summer months Athens averages a daytime high near 31.7°C, while winter nights average 6.2°C. The seasons here are set from Athens's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Athens?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Athens is 45 km/h, on 2005-02-15. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
