Olympia weather in May (Peloponnese, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Olympia during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Olympia is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Olympia in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 286 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. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Olympia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 286 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Patras, Greece (67 KM, 42 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 Olympia, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.