May weather in Athens, IL
The average temperature in Athens in May is 62.5°F (51.3°F–73.7°F). Average precipitation: 4.52 inches.
May is a spring month in Athens, and is warmer than the annual average of 52°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 13m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
73.7°F
Avg Low
51.3°F
Precipitation
4.52 in
Daylight
14h 13m
May records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 89.1°F (2007) | 34.0°F (2005) | 2.47 in (2019) |
| May 2 | 84.0°F (2001) | 34.0°F (2005) | 0.22 in (2010) |
| May 3 | 82.9°F (2001) | 28.0°F (2005) | 1.13 in (2019) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (2001) | 28.0°F (2005) | 0.56 in (2017) |
| May 5 | 82.9°F (2001) | 28.9°F (2005) | 1.04 in (2003) |
| May 6 | 82.9°F (2000) | 36.0°F (2005) | 0.73 in (2022) |
| May 7 | 89.1°F (2004) | 39.0°F (2006) | 2.35 in (2002) |
| May 8 | 84.9°F (2005) | 42.1°F (2006) | 1.95 in (2023) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2000) | 35.1°F (2010) | 0.93 in (2021) |
| May 10 | 89.1°F (2003) | 35.1°F (2010) | 0.58 in (2016) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2005) | 39.9°F (2008) | 1.83 in (2010) |
| May 12 | 87.1°F (2000) | 42.1°F (2008) | 3.05 in (2002) |
| May 13 | 88.0°F (2000) | 41.0°F (2001) | 0.34 in (2014) |
| May 14 | 79.0°F (2007) | 37.9°F (2000) | 1.03 in (2009) |
| May 15 | 87.1°F (2007) | 43.0°F (2000) | 0.63 in (2020) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2001) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.40 in (2009) |
| May 17 | 91.0°F (2001) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.75 in (2020) |
| May 18 | 88.0°F (2001) | 36.0°F (2002) | 1.52 in (2021) |
| May 19 | 81.0°F (2000) | 37.0°F (2007) | 0.73 in (2005) |
| May 20 | 84.0°F (2005) | 42.1°F (2002) | 0.86 in (2025) |
| May 21 | 82.0°F (2004) | 33.1°F (2002) | 0.67 in (2018) |
| May 22 | 87.1°F (2004) | 35.1°F (2002) | 0.92 in (2019) |
| May 23 | 84.9°F (2004) | 42.1°F (2008) | 0.64 in (2019) |
| May 24 | 88.0°F (2010) | 43.0°F (2003) | 0.33 in (2004) |
| May 25 | 89.1°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2001) | 1.78 in (2004) |
| May 26 | 82.9°F (2006) | 44.1°F (2003) | 0.79 in (2019) |
| May 27 | 87.1°F (2006) | 46.0°F (2003) | 1.64 in (2000) |
| May 28 | 89.1°F (2006) | 45.0°F (2001) | 0.53 in (2021) |
| May 29 | 91.0°F (2006) | 44.1°F (2001) | 0.52 in (2021) |
| May 30 | 91.0°F (2006) | 46.0°F (2001) | 2.47 in (2015) |
| May 31 | 87.1°F (2006) | 48.9°F (2009) | 1.01 in (2018) |