July weather forecast
Greece

July stands as the zenith of Greece's summer, with the sun reigning supreme and temperatures reaching their pinnacle. Coastal regions and the southern islands bask in the brilliance of unrelenting sun, making sun protection a necessity for visitors. The Mediterranean Sea, along with the Aegean, presents its warmest embrace, attracting swimmers, sunbathers, and water adventurers to its shores.

In northern Greece, the disparity between day and night temperatures becomes minimal. Even historically cooler areas like Florina wear the unmistakable warmth of peak summer. While the afternoons can be intensely warm, evenings offer a respite with a slight drop in temperatures, enabling leisurely strolls and open-air dining.

Central Greece, bathed in July’s intense warmth, sees temperatures soar, sometimes pushing the limits of comfort. While indoor activities or shaded retreats become preferable during midday, early mornings and late afternoons provide more temperate conditions for outdoor pursuits.

July offers the longest daylight hours of the year, maximizing the time visitors have to indulge in the country's diverse offerings. Whether it's wandering through ancient ruins, taking a leisurely sail along the coast, or sampling Greece's culinary delights at a seaside taverna, the month provides ample sunlight for all endeavors.

The driest month sees average temperatures in the 15°C (59°F) to 33.9°C (93°F) range, with negligible rain and clear skies. Central Greece Lamia, Larissa, and Tanagra register average daily highs above 33.3°C (91.9°F), and many days cross 37.8°C (100°F).

As July transitions into August, the warmth persists, though some regions might experience a slight modulation in temperatures. Despite the intensity of the sun, the allure of Greece remains undiminished, with its azure seas, golden beaches, and rich heritage beckoning travelers from around the world.

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• Athens - July »
  On the last day of July, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 20:35 EEST. July and August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Athens, Greece.
• Thessaloniki - July »
  With an average sea temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F), July is the month with the warmest seawater in Thessaloniki. July brings the peak of summer to Thessaloniki, with the maximum temperature reaching a scorching 31.8°C (89.2°F).
• Patras - July »
  The month with the least rainfall in Patras is July, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. On the first day of July in Patras sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 21:00.
• Heraklion - July »
  July, with its average high-temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F), holds the record as the warmest month in Heraklion, Greece. July in Heraklion stands as the epitome of summer, with maximum temperatures, extended daylight hours, and minimal rainfall.
• Larissa - July »
  July is the least humid month in Larissa, with an average relative humidity of 46.4%. In Larissa in July, during 2 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Volos - July »
  Volos's temperature records reveal July as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 29.1°C (84.4°F) and lows of 21.2°C (70.2°F). In Volos during July, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.
• Trikala - July »
  The months with the most sunshine in Trikala are July and August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine. The months with the highest UV index in Trikala, Greece, are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Chania - July »
  July typically registers as the hottest month in Chania, Greece with the average high temperature reaching 28.5°C (83.3°F). July, characterized by an average high temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and a low temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F), is generally the warmest month in Chania, Greece.
• Alexandroupoli - July »
  July is renowned for being Alexandroupoli, Greece's warmest month of the year with temperatures soaring up to 29.8°C (85.6°F). In Alexandroupoli in July, during 7.4 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kavala - July »
  In Kavala in July, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Kavala, Greece, in July, the average water temperature is 26.3°C (79.3°F).
• Kalamata - July »
  July diverts Kalamata, Greece, into the peak of summer, displaying high heat and dry days. In Kalamata in July, the average water temperature is 24°C (75.2°F).
• Veria - July »
  In Veria, during July, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. On the last day of July, in Veria, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 20:48 EEST.