Karpathos Weather in May

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

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Karpathos Amoopi Lefkos Karpathou Arkasa

Considering a trip to Karpathos, Greece this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Karpathos in May

Karpathos, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Karpathos 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 19°C (66°F) in Karpathos.

To explore the conditions in Karpathos, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 8.9 mm (0.4 in) in Karpathos.

Explore Karpathos by month

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

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Karpathos in May

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

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 Karpathos

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

Temperature range in Karpathos (May)

Precipitation variation in Karpathos (May)

Karpathos

In May Karpathos 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 rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Amoopi

In May Amoopi 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 rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Lefkos Karpathou

In May Lefkos Karpathou 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Arkasa

In May Arkasa 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Diafani

In May Diafani 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
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Karpathos, in Greece.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Karpathos 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Amoopi 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Lefkos Karpathou 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Arkasa 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.5 mm (0.3 in)
Diafani 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Afiartis 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)

Karpathos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Karpathos, Greece generally has perfect weather conditions. Karpathos sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

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

Karpathos averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Karpathos, Greece. Karpathos averages only about 8.9 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Karpathos, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Karpathos. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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