Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Lisbon | Athens | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 33°C (91°F)▲ | Athens |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 19°C (66°F) | 22°C (72°F)▲ | Athens |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days | 1 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 4 mm▲ | 5 mm | Lisbon |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 13h/day | 13h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 24 km/h | 17 km/h▲ | Athens |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lisbon edges ahead as the better destination in August. Lisbon offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Athens sees 13 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.
Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Athens runs hot at 33°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in August.
Lisbon reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Athens averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Lisbon receives approximately 4 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during August. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Athens sees 5 mm over 1 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 19°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 33°C, lows of 22°C, 1 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Lisbon | Athens | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 14°C | 9d | 12°C | 8d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 13°C | 7d |
| Mar | 17°C | 8d | 16°C | 7d |
| Apr | 18°C | 8d | 20°C | 6d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 25°C | 5d |
| Jun | 24°C | 2d | 30°C | 3d |
| Jul | 26°C | 1d | 33°C | 2d |
| Aug | 27°C | 1d | 33°C | 1d |
| Sep | 25°C | 4d | 28°C | 3d |
| Oct | 21°C | 9d | 23°C | 4d |
| Nov | 17°C | 10d | 18°C | 7d |
| Dec | 14°C | 9d | 13°C | 8d |
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