Ierápetra weather in May (Crete, Greece)

Is Ierápetra a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During May, Ierápetra experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Ierápetra in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. You can typically expect 4 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 297 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Ierápetra climate page with graphs.

 

Ierápetra, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (62 KM, 38 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 Ierápetra, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ierápetra.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.