Parikia weather in May (Cyclades, Greece)

How is the weather in Parikia in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Parikia the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C.

Parikia in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Parikia. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Parikia, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
* Data from: Naxos, Greece (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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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 Parikia in May?

For visitors traveling to Parikia, 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 19°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
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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