When to go · Athens, Ohio
Athens, Ohio, month by month
The best months for Athens, Ohio: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Feb (cold, quiet), home football weekends if you want a calm town.4 °C / -6 °C, 12 rain days39 °F / 21 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Feb (cold, quiet), home football weekends if you want a calm town.6 °C / -5 °C, 11 rain days43 °F / 23 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.12 °C / -1 °C, 12 rain days54 °F / 30 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C / 4 °C, 12 rain days64 °F / 39 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 9 °C, 12 rain days73 °F / 48 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.27 °C / 14 °C, 11 rain days81 °F / 57 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.29 °C / 17 °C, 11 rain days84 °F / 63 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.29 °C / 16 °C, 10 rain days84 °F / 61 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 12 °C, 9 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Athens, Ohio's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 6 °C, 9 rain days66 °F / 43 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.12 °C / 1 °C, 11 rain days54 °F / 34 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Feb (cold, quiet), home football weekends if you want a calm town.6 °C / -4 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 25 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday