Mátala weather in May (Crete, Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Mátala in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Mátala is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Mátala in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. On average, there are about 3 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 297 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Mátala climate page with graphs.

 

Mátala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 10 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (54 KM, 33 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 Mátala, 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 Mátala.

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