Cyclades

Cyclades Weather in May

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

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Fira Mýkonos City Naxos Chora Oía

Thinking about venturing to the Cyclades, 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 the Cyclades in May

The Cyclades, Greece is a region in Greece. May in the Cyclades generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Mýkonos City.

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

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 9.6 mm (0.4 in) in Mýkonos City.

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Best Places to Visit in the Cyclades in May

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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 the Cyclades

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

Temperature range in the Cyclades (May)

Precipitation variation in the Cyclades (May)

Mýkonos City

In May Mýkonos City 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
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mýkonos City →

Fira

In May Fira 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
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fira →

Naxos Chora

In May Naxos Chora 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
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Naxos Chora →

Oía

In May Oía 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
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oía →

Náousa

In May Náousa 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
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Náousa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cyclades, in Greece.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Mýkonos City 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Naxos Chora 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Oía 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Náousa 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Parikia 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

The Cyclades weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, the Cyclades, Greece generally has perfect weather conditions. Mýkonos City sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Mýkonos City peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does the Cyclades, Greece get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cyclades, Greece during May, with Mýkonos City averaging close to 9.6 mm (0.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Cyclades, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Cyclades, Greece. Typically, the climate in Mýkonos City is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Mýkonos City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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