Kálymnos weather in May (Dodecanese, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kálymnos during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Kálymnos during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Kálymnos in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 4 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 286 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Kálymnos. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kálymnos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Sunshine 286 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bodrum City, Turkey (41 KM, 25 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Kálymnos, 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 Kálymnos.

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