Athens weather in May
May in Athens: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Athens · #6 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 95/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Athens climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Athens in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Athens?
- May in Athens: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Athens on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
- What is the weather like in Athens in May?
- In May, Athens averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 15.4°C, with about 20.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Athens in May?
- Athens has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.