May weather in Athens, AL
The average temperature in Athens in May is 70.4°F (60.4°F–80.4°F). Average precipitation: 4.85 inches.
May is a spring month in Athens, and is warmer than the annual average of 62.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 49m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
60.4°F
Precipitation
4.85 in
Daylight
13h 49m
May records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 88.0°F (2012) | 39.9°F (2005) | 4.27 in (2009) |
| May 2 | 89.1°F (2012) | 37.9°F (1994) | 1.60 in (2010) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (2022) | 41.0°F (2005) | 2.11 in (2002) |
| May 4 | 87.1°F (2014) | 39.0°F (2004) | 2.05 in (2013) |
| May 5 | 87.1°F (2012) | 37.9°F (1992) | 2.30 in (1999) |
| May 6 | 88.0°F (2012) | 37.9°F (1992) | 6.32 in (2003) |
| May 7 | 87.1°F (2010) | 37.9°F (1992) | 2.67 in (1960) |
| May 8 | 88.0°F (2004) | 42.1°F (1994) | 1.91 in (1994) |
| May 9 | 88.0°F (2007) | 37.0°F (2020) | 2.57 in (2024) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (2007) | 39.0°F (2020) | 0.72 in (2006) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2018) | 41.0°F (1997) | 1.72 in (1958) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (2005) | 44.1°F (2020) | 1.19 in (2016) |
| May 13 | 90.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2013) | 1.93 in (1959) |
| May 14 | 91.0°F (2018) | 43.0°F (2002) | 1.88 in (1954) |
| May 15 | 91.0°F (2018) | 44.1°F (2016) | 1.83 in (1953) |
| May 16 | 88.0°F (2010) | 44.1°F (1997) | 1.30 in (1946) |
| May 17 | 88.0°F (2010) | 41.0°F (2007) | 1.58 in (2003) |
| May 18 | 89.1°F (1998) | 44.1°F (2002) | 0.91 in (2014) |
| May 19 | 90.0°F (1996) | 39.9°F (2002) | 1.08 in (2001) |
| May 20 | 90.0°F (1996) | 41.0°F (2002) | 1.61 in (2025) |
| May 21 | 91.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (1993) | 1.28 in (1949) |
| May 22 | 89.1°F (1996) | 39.9°F (1993) | 1.37 in (1955) |
| May 23 | 90.0°F (2010) | 48.9°F (2002) | 1.74 in (1957) |
| May 24 | 91.9°F (2019) | 48.9°F (2002) | 0.76 in (2025) |
| May 25 | 93.9°F (1996) | 48.9°F (2013) | 1.15 in (1952) |
| May 26 | 93.0°F (2019) | 50.0°F (2001) | 1.97 in (1941) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (2019) | 48.0°F (1992) | 1.65 in (2015) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (2006) | 46.0°F (1994) | 1.98 in (2017) |
| May 29 | 91.9°F (2011) | 45.0°F (2021) | 2.89 in (1948) |
| May 30 | 93.0°F (2011) | 45.0°F (2021) | 1.22 in (2018) |
| May 31 | 93.0°F (2011) | 45.0°F (1992) | 2.06 in (1997) |