When to go · Athens, Ohio
Athens, Ohio, month by month
The best months for Athens, Ohio: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Feb (cold, quiet), home football weekends if you want a calm town.4 °C (39 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Feb (cold, quiet), home football weekends if you want a calm town.6 °C (43 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Feb (cold, quiet), home football weekends if you want a calm town.6 °C (43 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Athens, Ohio, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Athens, Ohio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.