Greece weather in May

Are you planning a trip to Greece in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Greece in May?

May in Greece generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Psarádes at 19°C to warm in Loútsa at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Loútsa and 8°C in Psarádes.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Káto Zákros with an average of 6.9 mm to high rainfall in Volakas with 110 mm. The city Athens usually sees around 291 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Greece, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Greece's yearly weather, check out our Greece climate page.

Where to go in Greece in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Greece on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Greece

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Greece?

Average weather in Athens

In May Athens generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Athens
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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21°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
28 mm 
8 days 
26°C 
16°C 
291 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
21°C 
336 hours 
9.4 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Athens

Average weather in Chania Town

In May Chania Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chania Town
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<<   April April
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17°C 
14°C 
231 hours 
42 mm 
7 days 
21°C 
17°C 
305 hours 
26 mm 
4 days 
June   >> June
>>  
24°C 
21°C 
343 hours 
5.9 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Chania Town

Average weather in Hersonissos

In May Hersonissos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hersonissos
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<<   April April
<<  
21°C 
13°C 
233 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
25°C 
16°C 
297 hours 
25 mm 
4 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
20°C 
355 hours 
9.5 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Hersonissos

Average weather in Mýkonos City

In May Mýkonos City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mýkonos City
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<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
15°C 
23 mm 
6 days 
21°C 
18°C 
9.6 mm 
3 days 
June   >> June
>>  
24°C 
21°C 
1.6 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Mýkonos City

Average weather in Fira

In May Fira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Fira
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<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
15°C 
18 mm 
5 days 
21°C 
18°C 
11 mm 
3 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
22°C 
1.4 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Fira

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Is May the best time to visit Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Greece. Typically, the climate in Athens is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Athens. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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