Achlades weather in May (Crete, Greece)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Achlades during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Achlades is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Achlades in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. On average, there are about 4 days with rain during this month.

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

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

 

Achlades, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

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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 Achlades, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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