Best time to visit Athens, WV

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Athens runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.6°F
Low
22.4°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

February Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
23.6°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
53.4°F
Low
30.0°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
66.3°F
Low
40.1°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Good
High
73.2°F
Low
47.8°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 1m

June Excellent
High
78.4°F
Low
55.9°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 32m

July Good
High
81.8°F
Low
60.3°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

August Good
High
81.1°F
Low
58.2°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 27m

September Excellent
High
74.6°F
Low
51.7°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
65.0°F
Low
40.1°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
56.5°F
Low
31.4°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

December Cool
High
45.2°F
Low
26.6°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

Looking for similar climates? See Athens's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.