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Water temperature in Athens

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Athens. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Athens now

79.0

°F

September 14, 00:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.2°F

Tomorrow:

78.8°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

19:35

Day Length:

12 h. 30 min.

Athens in September

Minimum:

59.3°F

Average:

60.8°F

Maximum:

63.3°F

Sea water temperature in Athens today

As of now, in Athens, the water temperature is 79.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 77.1°F on 2023.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Athens

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 31 78.4°F 80.5°F 79.5°F
Sep 1 79.4°F 79.9°F 79.5°F
Sep 2 79.1°F 79.9°F 79.5°F
Sep 3 79.0°F 80.0°F 79.5°F
Sep 4 79.6°F 80.3°F 79.6°F
Sep 5 79.4°F 80.9°F 79.7°F
Sep 6 79.1°F 80.4°F 79.4°F
Sep 7 79.3°F 80.3°F 79.2°F
Sep 8 78.8°F 81.3°F 79.2°F
Sep 9 78.8°F 81.0°F 78.9°F
Sep 10 78.7°F 80.6°F 78.8°F
Sep 11 78.4°F 80.9°F 78.8°F
Sep 12 79.1°F 81.4°F 78.9°F
Sep 13 79.2°F 81.0°F 78.9°F
Sep 14 79.0°F 81.1°F 78.6°F
Sep 15 78.8°F 80.7°F 78.4°F
Sep 16 78.7°F 80.1°F 78.3°F
Sep 17 78.6°F 79.5°F 78.3°F
Sep 18 78.6°F 79.3°F 78.3°F
Sep 19 78.6°F 78.9°F 78.3°F
Sep 20 78.7°F 79.6°F 78.3°F
Sep 21 78.4°F 79.1°F 78.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Athens by month

In Athens, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 130 swimming days.
The warmest water in Athens was recorded on August 6, 2021, reaching a 83.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 20, 2022, dipping to 56.6°F. The average readings by season are 61.2°F in Winter, 62.0°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 74.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Piraeus 79.2°F 5mi
Glyfáda 79.2°F 9mi
Aegina 79.9°F 23mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Athens