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

Is Athens a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

May in Athens generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Athens in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 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, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December 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 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
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.