The warmest month of the year.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Athens.
One of the drier months.
Long daylight hours.
Close to the yearly wind average.
UV runs high compared with most months.
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
14.5 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:15 - 19:45
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 2 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 7%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
47%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Athens. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 32.4°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 87% of days (27.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
27.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~87% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~27 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 71% of days (22.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
22.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~71% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~40°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~22 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 38% of days (11.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
11.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~38% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~41°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~12 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 24% of days (7.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~40°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot days are possible on ~7 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 9% of days (2.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~72km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.4 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.4 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43°C (P95)
Why this matters
Extreme heat is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~41°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 62% of days (19.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
19.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~62% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 47% of days (14.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~47% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~68km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~15 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 12% of days (3.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~12% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~8.6mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~28°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot nights are possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 6% of days (1.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~9.0h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~12h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is July a good time to visit Athens?
Typical July days in Athens reach highs of 33°C (91°F) with nights around 23°C (73°F). It usually feels very hot by day and warm after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in July?
Daytime temperatures in July typically peak near 33°C (91°F), while nights drop to around 23°C (73°F). Expect very hot afternoons and warm evenings.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 8 mm (0.31 in) across roughly 2 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 05:15 and sunset near 19:45. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 59 km/h (37 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.