Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Athens, Greece in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
23mm
Sun
9.6h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
69
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Athens, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is close to Athens' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May23mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Athens' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Athens' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is close to Athens' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May sits close to Athens' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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