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Athens weather in May (Georgia, United States of America)

What kind of weather does May bring to Athens? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Athens during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 27°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Athens in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Athens. April, May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Athens, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Athens.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.