Weather in Athens in May
Athens offers pleasantly warm weather with occasional showers (avg 20.3°C, 5 rainy days). Weather score: 9.5/10 · Excellent
Avg temp
20.3°C
Daytime high
25°C
Night low
15.8°C
Rainy days
5
Sun per day
12.3 h
Athens climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8°C | 12.3°C | 5.4°C | 9 | 7.3 h | 5.3/10 |
| February | 10°C | 13.7°C | 6.5°C | 7 | 8.5 h | 6/10 |
| March | 11.6°C | 15.6°C | 7.9°C | 7 | 9.6 h | 7.2/10 |
| April | 15.5°C | 20°C | 11°C | 6 | 11.4 h | 8.7/10 |
| May | 20.3°C | 25°C | 15.8°C | 5 | 12.3 h | 9.5/10 |
| June | 24.8°C | 29.5°C | 19.9°C | 6 | 13.5 h | 9.5/10 |
| July | 28.2°C | 33.2°C | 22.9°C | 2 | 13.6 h | 8.8/10 |
| August | 27.8°C | 32.9°C | 22.8°C | 2 | 12.9 h | 8.8/10 |
| September | 23.8°C | 28.5°C | 19.5°C | 3 | 11.4 h | 10/10 |
| October | 18.8°C | 23.1°C | 15.1°C | 3 | 9.5 h | 9.2/10 |
| November | 14.8°C | 18.5°C | 11.4°C | 7 | 8.1 h | 7.2/10 |
| December | 10.7°C | 14.1°C | 7.6°C | 8 | 7.2 h | 5.3/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Athens in May
How warm is it in Athens in May?
In May, Athens averages 20.3°C, with daytime highs of 25°C and night lows of 15.8°C.
Does it rain a lot in Athens in May?
May sees around 5 rainy days and about 29.6 mm of rainfall in Athens.
Is May a good month to visit Athens?
May scores 9.5/10 for Athens. Athens offers pleasantly warm weather with occasional showers (avg 20.3°C, 5 rainy days).