Weather in Athens

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• Autumn
• Winter

Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Athens enjoys comfortable temperatures for a significant portion of the year, from April to October

• July and August can be uncomfortably hot, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30°C

• The winter months, December to February, are the coolest, but temperatures remain relatively mild

• The lowest temperature is in January(6.9) while the highest is in July(33.6).

Conditions

• Athens experiences an increase in total sun hours (sh) as the year progresses, peaking in July and August with a consistent 12.9 hours per day.

• In contrast, precipitation levels (prec) are lowest during the summer months, particularly in August when it drops to 0.44mm, while the highest precipitation occurs in December at 2.17mm.

• Overall, the city displays a clear trend of sunny, dry summers contrasted with wetter winters, highlighting its Mediterranean climate characteristics.

Astronomy

• In Athens, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 06:03, while the latest sunrise is at 07:38 in January, showcasing a significant shift in daylight during the year.

• The sunset time varies greatly as well, with the earliest at 17:08 in December and the latest at 20:48 in June, resulting in the longest day length of 14 hours and 45 minutes in June compared to only 9 hours and 34 minutes in December.

• Overall, the data highlights the substantial seasonal variation in daylight hours, with summer months offering much longer days while winter months have notably shorter days.