Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
82°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Athens
Greece · Europe
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 5 wet days this month.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 60°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
66%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday80°F
Rain9%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain11%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain6%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 42 | 2.2 | 8 | 7.3 | 75 |
| Feb | 59 | 43 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.4 | 73 |
| Mar | 64 | 46 | 2.3 | 8 | 9.7 | 67 |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.6 | 60 |
| May | 82 | 59 | 1.0 | 5 | 12.5 | 53 |
| Jun | 90 | 68 | 0.7 | 3 | 13.9 | 47 |
| Jul | 94 | 73 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.5 | 44 |
| Aug | 93 | 73 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.9 | 48 |
| Sep | 85 | 65 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.5 | 58 |
| Oct | 76 | 58 | 1.2 | 4 | 9.5 | 66 |
| Nov | 67 | 52 | 1.9 | 7 | 8.0 | 74 |
| Dec | 59 | 46 | 2.6 | 9 | 6.8 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026
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