Athens' weather is characterized by mild winters, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing and averaging around 7-14°C. Spring brings rapid warming, with March and April temperatures often reaching the mid-twenties, while May is marked by warm days and cool nights, averaging around 20°C. Summer is hot and humid, with July and August temperatures consistently above 25°C, although rarely exceeding 36°C. Autumn is generally mild, with September still warm but October and November cooling down to around 10-12°C. Winters are relatively cold, especially in December and January, when temperatures can drop as low as -17°C on occasion.