Kos Town weather in May (Dodecanese, Greece)

How is the weather in Kos Town in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Kos Town the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Kos Town in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 286 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Kos Town, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 286 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bodrum City, Turkey (20 KM, 12 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 Kos Town in May?

For visitors traveling to Kos 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 21°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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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