May weather in Athens, TN
The average temperature in Athens in May is 66.8°F (54.8°F–78.8°F). Average precipitation: 4.59 inches.
May is a spring month in Athens, and is warmer than the annual average of 58.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 52m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
78.8°F
Avg Low
54.8°F
Precipitation
4.59 in
Daylight
13h 52m
May records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 90.0°F (1970) | 35.1°F (1963) | 1.46 in (1978) |
| May 2 | 89.1°F (2007) | 32.0°F (1963) | 1.21 in (1966) |
| May 3 | 89.1°F (2012) | 30.9°F (1971) | 3.17 in (1984) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (2019) | 28.9°F (1971) | 2.22 in (2009) |
| May 5 | 87.1°F (2014) | 33.1°F (1973) | 3.25 in (2013) |
| May 6 | 88.0°F (2012) | 37.0°F (1968) | 8.10 in (2003) |
| May 7 | 87.1°F (1977) | 34.0°F (1989) | 2.50 in (1984) |
| May 8 | 88.0°F (1969) | 33.1°F (1989) | 3.78 in (1984) |
| May 9 | 88.0°F (1962) | 34.0°F (2020) | 2.85 in (2024) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (1963) | 34.0°F (1980) | 1.92 in (1990) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2007) | 35.1°F (1969) | 1.60 in (2019) |
| May 12 | 91.9°F (1979) | 39.0°F (1990) | 1.37 in (1974) |
| May 13 | 89.1°F (2018) | 33.1°F (2013) | 2.00 in (1971) |
| May 14 | 90.0°F (1962) | 37.9°F (2013) | 2.27 in (1972) |
| May 15 | 91.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2013) | 2.35 in (1976) |
| May 16 | 91.0°F (1962) | 34.0°F (1973) | 1.37 in (1967) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (1962) | 37.9°F (1997) | 0.84 in (1966) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1962) | 32.0°F (1973) | 1.25 in (2002) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (1962) | 35.1°F (1976) | 1.97 in (1995) |
| May 20 | 95.0°F (1962) | 37.0°F (2002) | 0.93 in (1989) |
| May 21 | 91.0°F (1962) | 37.0°F (2002) | 1.83 in (2016) |
| May 22 | 91.0°F (1962) | 37.0°F (1986) | 3.61 in (1987) |
| May 23 | 91.9°F (1962) | 39.9°F (2002) | 1.47 in (1974) |
| May 24 | 93.9°F (1975) | 43.0°F (2002) | 2.30 in (1979) |
| May 25 | 91.9°F (1970) | 44.1°F (1976) | 1.00 in (1986) |
| May 26 | 91.9°F (2019) | 33.1°F (1979) | 0.89 in (1968) |
| May 27 | 91.9°F (2019) | 37.0°F (1979) | 1.53 in (2011) |
| May 28 | 91.0°F (2012) | 46.0°F (1974) | 1.90 in (1973) |
| May 29 | 91.9°F (1962) | 46.9°F (1968) | 1.96 in (1976) |
| May 30 | 91.9°F (2019) | 37.9°F (1984) | 1.13 in (1975) |
| May 31 | 91.9°F (1982) | 36.0°F (1984) | 2.47 in (1979) |