Weather in Athens in May
May in Athens is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Greece, this is how Athens actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, May sits in the middle of Athens's year.
Pack for Athens in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 22°C
17–27°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Athens in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Athens in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Athens
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Athens
Climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Athens is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 86 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
