Patras weather in May (Greece)

Interested in knowing the climate of Patras in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Patras is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Patras in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 286 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Patras climate page with graphs.

 

Patras, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 64%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 286 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 Patras, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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