Athens · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp
25°C
Min Temp
14.1°C
Sunshine
7 h/day
Rain Days
2 days
Water Temp
19.4°C
Rainfall
16.9 mm
Humidity
55%
Avg Temp
19.9°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Athens — with 7 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 25°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 20°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 17 mm total. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühlingsperfekt: Die Akropolis begehbar ohne Hitzeschlacht, die Tavernen in Psiri und Thissio öffnen ihre Terrassen. Osterwoche mit Prozessionen und dem Geruch von Lammbraten auf jedem Platz.
Packing list for Athens in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Athens?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Athens (Climate Score: 79/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Athens in May?
- In May, Athens sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 20°C.
- How much rain falls in Athens in May?
- In May, Athens receives an average of 17 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Athens get in May?
- Athens averages 7 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Athens in May?
- Water temperature in Athens in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
