Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Athens, Georgia, United States in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
8.2h
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Athens, Georgia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May108mm average rain
May sits near Athens' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May is one of Athens' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May scores above Athens' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Athens, Georgia, United States
Marriott
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