Weather in May in Greece
Considering a trip to Greece this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Greece in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 291 hours of sunshine in Athens. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Greece climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Greece?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Greece.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Greece.
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