Piraeus is the main port of Athens, sitting directly on the Saronic Gulf with a Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and rain concentrated in autumn and winter. Low-lying dockside areas can see localized flooding when intense autumn storms follow the long dry season. Hellenic National Meteorological Service, EMY, covers this Athens-area port district.
Rain in Piraeus by month
Piraeus gets about 501 mm (19.7 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is December, with 86 mm (3.4 in), and the driest is August, with 8 mm (0.3 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 9.2 °C (49 °F) |
| February | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 9.7 °C (49 °F) |
| March | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11.8 °C (53 °F) |
| April | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14.8 °C (59 °F) |
| May | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 19.9 °C (68 °F) |
| June | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24.9 °C (77 °F) |
| July | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 27.5 °C (82 °F) |
| August | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27.4 °C (81 °F) |
| September | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23.7 °C (75 °F) |
| October | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19.1 °C (66 °F) |
| November | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14.8 °C (59 °F) |
| December | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 10.9 °C (52 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Piraeus and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Piraeus right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Piraeus, Attica where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Piraeus can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Piraeus rain radar update?
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Can I see if a storm is heading toward Piraeus?
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