Athens in May

Warm and dry; good month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

No other month rates higher than May for Athens in this guide.

• AthensHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 5 days
• Athens and Attica, Greece · Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounionbest weather

  Dry and sunny; July–August often over 35 °C (95 °F) with heatwaves to 40+ °C. Winters mild with rainy spells.Dry and sunny; July–August often over 95 °F (35 °C) with heatwaves to 40+ °C. Winters mild with rainy spells.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Orthodox Easter (Holy Week) check

  Moves yearly; check this year's date · Citywide

  Good Friday and Holy Saturday processions; many shops close, and the city empties towards the islands and villages for the following week.

• Athens Classic and spring events check

  Varies · Citywide

  Road closures on marathon and race days.

Crowds · Greece overall

Medium

Prices · Greece overall

Medium

Greece overall: Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Athens, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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