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Archanes weather in May (Crete, Greece)

How does the May weather in Archanes compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Archanes experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 26°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Archanes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 4 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 297 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Archanes. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Archanes, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 297 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (10 KM, 6 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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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. 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
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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