Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
81°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Athens
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 61°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 63°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%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 79°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain14%
Cloud55%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain18%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain18%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain15%
Cloud55%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 36 | 4.4 | 10 | 6.8 | 67 |
| Feb | 59 | 39 | 4.3 | 10 | 7.2 | 66 |
| Mar | 66 | 45 | 4.6 | 10 | 8.4 | 63 |
| Apr | 74 | 53 | 3.9 | 9 | 10.2 | 64 |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.4 | 10 | 10.9 | 69 |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 3.7 | 13 | 11.2 | 71 |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 4.2 | 15 | 11.6 | 74 |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 4.0 | 13 | 10.9 | 74 |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 3.8 | 8 | 9.4 | 73 |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 2.9 | 7 | 8.6 | 72 |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.3 | 8 | 7.5 | 69 |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 4.5 | 10 | 6.3 | 71 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology