Athens Weather in May

What's the weather like in Athens (Georgia) in May 2024?

The climate in Athens during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Athens and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Athens weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Nightly temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Average temperature 20.6°C 69.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 108 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 20.2°C 68.4°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Athens with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Athens

Athens average temperature in May

May rainfall

Athens average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Athens average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Athens in May 2024.

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Athens weather stats

Athens weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: October 82mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: March 139mm 5.5ins
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