Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands Weather in May

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Paleokastritsa Lefkada Town

Thinking about venturing to the Ionian Islands, 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 Ionian Islands in May

The Ionian Islands, Greece is a region in Greece. May in the Ionian Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kounopetra with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Kassiopi with 51 mm (2 in).

Explore the Ionian Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Ionian Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Laganas)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Ionian Islands in May

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

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 Ionian Islands

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

Temperature range in the Ionian Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Ionian Islands (May)

Laganas

In May Laganas 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
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In May Tsilivi 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
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tsilivi →

Paleokastritsa

In May Paleokastritsa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
277 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Lefkada Town

In May Lefkada Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lefkada Town →

Kávos

In May Kávos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
277 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Tsilivi 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Paleokastritsa 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Lefkada Town 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Kávos 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Vasilikós 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

The Ionian Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ionian Islands, Greece in May?

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

What is the average temperature in the Ionian Islands, Greece in May?

In Laganas, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

May is on the drier side in the Ionian Islands, Greece. Laganas averages only about 21 mm (0.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Ionian Islands, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Ionian Islands, Greece. Typically, the climate in Laganas is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Laganas. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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