Annual precipitation in Greece

Greece: Annual precipitation was 759.52 millimeters in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
759.52 millimeters
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
124th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,017 millimeters
in 1972
All-time low
523.73 millimeters
in 2000
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Annual precipitation in Greece, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

In 2025, annual precipitation in Greece stood at 759.52 millimeters.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual precipitation in Greece peaked at 1,017 millimeters in 1972 and was at its lowest, 523.73 millimeters, in 2000.

That places Greece 124th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 766.69 millimeters 606.73 millimeters 963.89 millimeters 10
1950s 802.35 millimeters 679.57 millimeters 941.94 millimeters 10
1960s 868.16 millimeters 658.67 millimeters 998.88 millimeters 10
1970s 851 millimeters 541.7 millimeters 1,017 millimeters 10
1980s 747.97 millimeters 546.46 millimeters 867.66 millimeters 10
1990s 717.24 millimeters 559.66 millimeters 851.82 millimeters 10
2000s 756.97 millimeters 523.73 millimeters 953.29 millimeters 10
2010s 831.83 millimeters 695.4 millimeters 913.35 millimeters 10
2020s 779.36 millimeters 705.26 millimeters 900.71 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 121 Lithuania 782.49 millimeters compare
  2. 122 Slovakia 770.35 millimeters compare
  3. 123 Belgium 761.49 millimeters compare
  4. 125 Belarus 751.7 millimeters compare
  5. 126 Spain 741.69 millimeters compare
  6. 127 Germany 734.11 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual precipitation in Greece?
Annual precipitation in Greece was 759.52 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual precipitation recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 1,017 millimeters in 1972.
What is the lowest annual precipitation recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 523.73 millimeters in 2000.
How does Greece rank for annual precipitation?
Greece ranks 124th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual precipitation rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual precipitation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual precipitation
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

Total annual precipitation—rain and snow—calculated as the sum of daily averages, reported as the depth of water falling to Earth's surface, excluding fog and dew.