Weather in Athens in May
In an average May, Athens sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 12°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2008-05-29
Lowest
13°C
2026-05-03
Low
Highest
22°C
2010-05-31
Lowest
7°C
1988-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
2008-05-29
Lowest
5°C
1988-05-02
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
2007-05-28
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
2022-05-10
Wind
Highest
38 km/h
2026-05-02
Lowest
5 km/h
2006-05-01
Gust
Highest
80 km/h
2014-05-14
Lowest
19 km/h
1982-05-11
Precip
Wettest
58 mm
1993
Driest
3 mm
1984
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