Hersonissos weather in May (Crete, Greece)

Will it be warm or cold in Hersonissos this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Hersonissos is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Hersonissos in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 4 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 297 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Hersonissos. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Hersonissos climate page with graphs.

 

Hersonissos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 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 Hersonissos, 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

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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