Foinikiá weather in May (Crete, Greece)

Curious about the May weather in Foinikiá? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Foinikiá the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Foinikiá in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Foinikiá, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in May

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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 Foinikiá in May?

For visitors traveling to Foinikiá, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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