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Central Greece Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Greece, Greece in May.

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Loutra Edipsou Skyros Karpenísion Arachova

Planning a journey to Central Greece, Greece this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Central Greece in May

Central Greece, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Central Greece generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Skyros at 21°C (70°F) and warm in Thiva at 27°C (81°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Thiva and 18°C (64°F) in Skyros.

For a closer look at conditions across Central Greece, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Karystos with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Kríkellon with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Loutra Edipsou typically receives 268 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Central Greece by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Greece — and find the best time to visit. (based on Loutra Edipsou)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Greece in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Greece.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central Greece

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Central Greece, Greece?

Temperature range in Central Greece (May)

Precipitation variation in Central Greece (May)

Loutra Edipsou

In May Loutra Edipsou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
268 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Loutra Edipsou →

Skyros

In May Skyros generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Skyros →

Karpenísion

In May Karpenísion generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
286 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Karpenísion →

Arachova

In May Arachova generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arachova →

Delfoi

In May Delfoi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
286 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Delfoi →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Greece in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Loutra Edipsou 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Skyros 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Karpenísion 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Arachova 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Delfoi 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kamena Vourla 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Central Greece weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Greece, Greece in May?

May in Central Greece, Greece brings perfect weather. In Loutra Edipsou, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Central Greece, Greece in May?

Average temperatures in Central Greece, Greece during May range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Loutra Edipsou.

Does Central Greece, Greece get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central Greece, Greece during May, with Loutra Edipsou averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Central Greece, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Central Greece, Greece. Typically, the climate in Loutra Edipsou is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Loutra Edipsou. In contrast, January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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