Athens weather in May (Attica, Greece)

Planning a trip to Athens in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Athens the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Athens in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athens climate page with graphs.

 

Athens, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 56%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 291 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Athens in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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