Plataniás weather in May (Crete, Greece)

Is May a good time to explore Plataniás weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Plataniás during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Plataniás in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 4 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 305 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plataniás, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 305 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (19 KM, 11 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 Plataniás, 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 Plataniás.

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