Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Athens with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Athens in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Athens with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 28°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Athens will be around 28°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Athens. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Athens in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
69 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Athens?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Athens. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Athens in May
With 37°C, Athens hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Athens
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Athens
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Daily Precipitation in May in Athens
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Athens.
Daily UV Index in May in Athens
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Athens, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Athens
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Athens. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Athens
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Warm, sunny days with a light breeze to keep you cool. Partly clear, partly cloudy. Evenings were slightly cooler, but still comfortable. Lovely weather for a holiday!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Athens by Month
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