Athens weather by month
Average highs run from 55°F in January to 92°F in July, and January nights average 34°F. It gets 49 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and September to October.
Best time to visit Athens
For comfortable weather, go in March to May and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in | 7 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| February | 59°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 0.4 in | 7 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| March | 67°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| April | 75°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| July | 92°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| August | 90°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| September | 85°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| October | 75°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| November | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 57°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in | 7 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| Year | 74°F avg | 52°F avg | 49.0 in | 0.6 in | 74 | 62 | 46 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Athens Ben Epps Airport, GA (USW00013873), 2.9 miles from the city center; snowfall from Winterville, GA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Athens
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 53m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 25m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (5:23 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:48 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 145 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 am | 5:47 pm | 10h 09m |
| February | 7:18 am | 6:17 pm | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:44 am | 7:41 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:02 am | 8:04 pm | 13h 02m |
| May | 6:32 am | 8:27 pm | 13h 55m |
| June | 6:22 am | 8:46 pm | 14h 24m |
| July | 6:33 am | 8:44 pm | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:55 am | 8:19 pm | 13h 24m |
| September | 7:17 am | 7:39 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:38 am | 6:59 pm | 11h 20m |
| November | 7:06 am | 5:29 pm | 10h 23m |
| December | 7:31 am | 5:25 pm | 9h 54m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Athens with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Athens getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Athens.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Athens?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 70°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F and highs of 55°F.
What is the rainiest month in Athens?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. May is the driest at 3.3 inches.
Does it snow in Athens?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
For comfortable weather, March to May and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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