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Heraklio Town weather in May (Crete, Greece)

Curious about the May weather in Heraklio Town? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Heraklio Town, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Heraklio Town in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

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.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 297 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Heraklio Town in May?

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 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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