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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

78.4

°F

August 17, 22:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.3°F

Tomorrow:

78.5°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

13 h. 35 min.

Athens in August

Minimum:

59.5°F

Average:

61.1°F

Maximum:

63.4°F

Sea water temperature in Athens today

As of now, in Athens, the water temperature is 78.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 79.0°F on 2022.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Athens

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 3 80.0°F 79.5°F 80.6°F
Aug 4 79.8°F 80.0°F 80.7°F
Aug 5 80.3°F 81.1°F 80.9°F
Aug 6 81.0°F 81.6°F 80.9°F
Aug 7 80.3°F 81.4°F 80.8°F
Aug 8 80.2°F 81.8°F 80.6°F
Aug 9 80.3°F 82.2°F 80.7°F
Aug 10 79.8°F 81.7°F 80.2°F
Aug 11 79.6°F 81.6°F 80.0°F
Aug 12 79.7°F 81.6°F 80.1°F
Aug 13 79.0°F 81.5°F 80.0°F
Aug 14 78.8°F 81.3°F 79.8°F
Aug 15 78.9°F 81.2°F 79.7°F
Aug 16 78.3°F 81.5°F 79.6°F
Aug 17 78.4°F 82.0°F 80.1°F
Aug 18 78.5°F 82.0°F 80.2°F
Aug 19 78.5°F 81.8°F 80.1°F
Aug 20 78.6°F 81.4°F 80.2°F
Aug 21 78.7°F 82.3°F 80.3°F
Aug 22 78.6°F 81.5°F 80.3°F
Aug 23 78.5°F 82.0°F 80.2°F
Aug 24 78.4°F 82.0°F 80.0°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 78.5°F 5mi
Glyfáda 78.5°F 9mi
Aegina 79.0°F 23mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Athens