Heraklion (Kreta) weather in May (Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Heraklion (Kreta) in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Heraklion (Kreta) experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Heraklion (Kreta) in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 4 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 297 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Heraklion (Kreta). April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heraklion (Kreta) climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklion (Kreta), monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 297 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Heraklion (Kreta), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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