Dodecanese Weather in May

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

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Rhodes Town Faliraki Kos Town Líndos

Planning a getaway to the Dodecanese, Greece this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Dodecanese in May

The Dodecanese, Greece is a region in Greece. May in the Dodecanese generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Lefkos Karpathou at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Pefki Rhodes at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Pefki Rhodes and 19°C (66°F) in Lefkos Karpathou.

For specific regional insights in the Dodecanese, Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Frý with an average of 7.8 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Meyísti with 27 mm (1.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Rhodes Town enjoys about 296 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Dodecanese by month

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

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March17°C (63°F) April19°C (66°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October24°C (75°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit the Dodecanese →

Best Places to Visit in the Dodecanese in May

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

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 Dodecanese

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

Temperature range in the Dodecanese (May)

Precipitation variation in the Dodecanese (May)

Rhodes Town

In May Rhodes Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rhodes Town →

Faliraki

In May Faliraki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Faliraki →

Kos Town

In May Kos Town 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 sun hours
226 hours
286 hours
319 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kos Town →

Líndos

In May Líndos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Líndos →

Kéfalos

In May Kéfalos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
286 hours
319 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kéfalos →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rhodes Town 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Faliraki 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Kos Town 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Líndos 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Kéfalos 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Symi 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

The Dodecanese weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across the Dodecanese, Greece in May. The popular destination of Rhodes Town averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

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

Rhodes Town averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

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

Not particularly. Rhodes Town averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Dodecanese, Greece.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Dodecanese, Greece with overall perfect weather in Rhodes Town.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Rhodes Town. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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