Agia Pelagia weather in May (Crete, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Agia Pelagia during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Agia Pelagia the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Agia Pelagia in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 297 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 Agia Pelagia climate page with graphs.

 

Agia Pelagia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece in May and which places have the best weather 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 Agia Pelagia in May?

For visitors traveling to Agia Pelagia, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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