Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.

Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
8.9h
Weather score
63
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Athens, Tennessee, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May26°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.
May115mm average rain
May sits near Athens' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril, June, and August to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.9 hours average sun
May is one of Athens' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May63 weather score
May scores above Athens' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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