Piraeus weather in May (Attica, Greece)

Thinking of visiting Piraeus in May? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Piraeus during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 26°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Piraeus in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 5 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 291 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Piraeus climate page with graphs.

 

Piraeus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Athens, Greece (8 KM, 5 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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