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Piraeus, Greece Weather: Temperature and Climate

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Piraeus is a port city that is located in Athens. It sits along that Athens Riviera, which is located just 8 km from Athens’ city centre. Piraeus is home to an archaeological museum, the Bay of Zea, the Electric Railway Museum of Piraeus, and the Hellenic Maritime Museum.

The climate of Piraeus, Greece is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean. The climate is warm and temperate. The rain mainly falls during the winter months. The hottest months in Piraeus are typically June – September and the coldest month is January. The driest month in the area is August while December is the wettest.

This weather forecast in Piraeus, Greece, will vary from year to year. The averages that you see below represent historical weather data. Here is the typical weather forecast throughout the year for Piraeus, Greece:

January

  • Temperature: 45.14° F (7.3° C) – 56.12° F (13.4° C)
  • Precipitation: 51 mm
  • Climate: 12 days of rain on average, 9.9 hours of daylight per day, 5.6 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 3, water temperature 57.2° F (14° C)
  • Humidity: 74%

February 

  • Temperature: 45.86° F (7.7° C) – 57.2° F (14° C)
  • Precipitation: 50 mm
  • Climate: 11.1 days of rain on average, 10.8 hours of daylight per day, 6.8 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 4, water temperature 57.2° F (14° C)
  • Humidity: 73%

March  

  • Temperature: 50° F (10° C) – 62.6° F (17° C)
  • Precipitation: 38 mm
  • Climate: 10.9 days of rain on average, 12 hours of daylight per day, 8 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 4, water temperature 57.2° F (14° C)
  • Humidity: 68%

April

  • Temperature: 53.6° F (12° C) – 69.8° F (21° C)
  • Precipitation: 25 mm
  • Climate: 9.3 days of rain on average, 13.2 hours of daylight per day, 10.1 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 5, water temperature 59° F (15° C)
  • Humidity: 64%

May

  • Temperature: 62.6° F (17° C) – 79.7° F (26.5° C)
  • Precipitation: 18 mm
  • Climate: 8 days of rain on average, 14.2 hours of daylight per day, 11.3 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 6, water temperature 64.4° F (18° C), beach/pool score 8
  • Humidity: 58%

June

  • Temperature: 69.8° F (21° C) – 87.8° F (31° C)
  • Precipitation: 14 mm
  • Climate: 5.8 days of rain on average, 14.8 hours of daylight per day, 11.8 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 7, water temperature 71.6° F (22° C), beach/pool score 9.1
  • Humidity: 54%

July

  • Temperature: 76.1° F (24.5° C) – 93.2° F (34° C)
  • Precipitation: 10 mm
  • Climate: 2.9 days of rain on average, 14.5 hours of daylight per day, 12 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 7, water temperature 75.2° F (24° C), beach/pool score 9.1
  • Humidity: 51%

August

  • Temperature: 77° F (25° C) – 93.2° F (34° C)
  • Precipitation: 5 mm
  • Climate: 1.8 days of rain on average, 13.6 hours of daylight per day, 12 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 7, water temperature 75.2° F (24° C), beach/pool score 9.1
  • Humidity: 50%

September

  • Temperature: 69.8° F (21° C) – 85.1° F (29.5° C)
  • Precipitation: 36 mm
  • Climate: 5 days of rain on average, 12.4 hours of daylight per day, 9.9 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 6, water temperature 73.4° F (23° C), beach/pool score 9.1
  • Humidity: 58%

October

  • Temperature: 61.7° F (16.5° C) – 75.2° F (24° C)
  • Precipitation: 48 mm
  • Climate: 8.5 days of rain on average, 11. 2 hours of daylight per day, 7 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 4, water temperature 69.8° F (21° C)
  • Humidity: 65%

November 

  • Temperature: 53.6° F (12° C) – 66.2° F (19° C)
  • Precipitation: 67 mm
  • Climate: 11 days of rain on average, 10.1 hours of daylight per day, 6.4 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 4, water temperature 66.2° F (19° C)
  • Humidity: 72%

December

  • Temperature: 47.84° F (8.8° C) – 59° F (15° C)
  • Precipitation: 82 mm
  • Climate: 14 days of rain on average, 9.6 hours of daylight per day, 5.8 hours of sunshine per day, UV-index 2, water temperature 60.8° F (16° C)
  • Humidity: 72%

The hot-summer Mediterranean climate of Piraeus, Greece means you will enjoy mild temperatures and slightly more precipitation during the winter and more sunshine and dry periods during the summer.

Find the current weather forecast for Piraeus, Greece here:

Accuweather – Piraeus, Greece Weather Forecast

Weather.com – Piraeus, Greece Weather Forecast

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