Heraklio Town weather in May (Crete, Greece)

Will it be warm or cold in Heraklio Town this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Heraklio Town experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Heraklio Town in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 4 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 297 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 Heraklio Town climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklio Town, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (4 KM, 2 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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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Heraklio Town, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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