Chania Town

Crete Weather in May

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

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Chania Town Hersonissos Réthymno Town Mália

Thinking about venturing to Crete, Greece this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Crete in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Chania Town at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Tsoútsouros at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Tsoútsouros and 17°C (63°F) in Chania Town.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Crete, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Káto Zákros with an average of 6.9 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in episkopi-heraklion with 33 mm (1.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Chania Town typically receives 305 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Crete by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Crete — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chania Town)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Crete in May

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

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 Crete

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

Temperature range in Crete (May)

Precipitation variation in Crete (May)

Chania Town

In May Chania Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
305 hours
343 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chania Town →

Hersonissos

In May Hersonissos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
297 hours
355 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hersonissos →

Réthymno Town

In May Réthymno Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
305 hours
343 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Réthymno Town →

Mália

In May Mália generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
297 hours
355 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mália →

Kíssamos

In May Kíssamos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
305 hours
343 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kíssamos →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chania Town 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Hersonissos 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Réthymno Town 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Mália 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Kíssamos 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Plakiás 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Crete weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Crete, Greece brings perfect weather. In Chania Town, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Chania Town peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Chania Town averages just 26 mm (1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Crete, Greece.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Crete, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Crete, Greece. Typically, the climate in Chania Town is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Crete, Greece is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Chania Town. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.

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