Climate Insights for Piraeus

Regional Unit of Piraeus, Attica, Greece

Hottest
July
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
December
55 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Piraeus is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 367 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 55 mm of rainfall. Piraeus is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Piraeus is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 14.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Piraeus is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 6°FebMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°AprMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 15°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°JulMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 24°AugMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°OctMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°DecMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°F
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Temperatures in Piraeus vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Piraeus vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mm
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0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0in
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Piraeus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 367 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 47 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Piraeus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 1.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Piraeus is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Piraeus is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan10°49°F
Feb11°51°F
Mar13°55°F
Apr16°61°F
May21°69°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul29°84°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov15°60°F
Dec12°53°F

The best time to visit Piraeus is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Piraeus is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Piraeus based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Piraeus based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C43 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
51 mm2 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
7 °C45 °F
15 °C58 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
1 cm1 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
34 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C47 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in