Elefterna weather in May (Crete, Greece)

How is the weather in Elefterna in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Elefterna the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Elefterna in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Elefterna. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Elefterna, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 28 Miles).

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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 Elefterna in May?

For visitors traveling to Elefterna, 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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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