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Plakiás weather in May (Crete, Greece)

How is May weather typically in Plakiás? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Plakiás experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Plakiás in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Expect around 4 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 305 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Plakiás climate page with graphs.

 

Plakiás, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
SunshineSunshine 305 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 29 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 Plakiás, 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

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