Macedonia

Macedonia Weather in May

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

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Thessaloníki Paralia Katerinis Limenaria Limenas

Considering a trip to Macedonia, 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 Macedonia in May

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Psarádes at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Halkidona at 27°C (81°F). At night it cools down to 15°C (59°F) in Halkidona and 8°C (46°F) in Psarádes.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Potos with an average of 28 mm (1.1 in) to high rainfall in Volakas with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Paralia Katerinis sees close to 260 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Macedonia 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 Macedonia

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

Temperature range in Macedonia (May)

Precipitation variation in Macedonia (May)

Paralia Katerinis

In May Paralia Katerinis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
260 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paralia Katerinis →

Thessaloníki

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
260 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Thessaloníki →

Limenaria

In May Limenaria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limenaria →

Limenas

In May Limenas 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
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limenas →

Néos Marmarás

In May Néos Marmarás generally has high 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
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Néos Marmarás →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Thessaloníki 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Paralia Katerinis 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Limenaria 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Limenas 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Néos Marmarás 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Skála Potamiás 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)

Macedonia weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Macedonia, Greece generally has perfect weather conditions. Paralia Katerinis sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Paralia Katerinis averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Macedonia, Greece during May, with Paralia Katerinis averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Macedonia, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Macedonia, Greece. Typically, the climate in Paralia Katerinis 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 May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Paralia Katerinis. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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