Athens vs Lisbon

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in May. Athens offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Lisbon sees 12 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Lisbon is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in May.

Athens reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Lisbon averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Athens receives approximately 23 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Lisbon sees 44 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 1 rain day and 21 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.