Mykonos Weather in May

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

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Mýkonos City Ornos Platis Yalos Elia Beach

Are you planning a trip a to Mykonos, Greece in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mykonos in May

Mykonos, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Mykonos 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 explore the conditions in Mykonos, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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

Explore Mykonos by month

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

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mykonos in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Mykonos

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

Temperature range in Mykonos (May)

Precipitation variation in Mykonos (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 →

Ornos

In May Ornos 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)
9.7 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 Ornos →

Platis Yalos

In May Platis Yalos 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)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Platis Yalos →

Elia Beach

In May Elia Beach 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)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Elia Beach →

Agios Ioannis Mykonos

In May Agios Ioannis Mykonos 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)
9.7 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
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mýkonos City 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Ornos 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Platis Yalos 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Elia Beach 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Agios Ioannis Mykonos 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Tourlos 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.6 mm (0.4 in)

Mykonos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Mykonos, Greece typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mýkonos City average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Mykonos, Greece during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Mýkonos City.

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

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

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mykonos, Greece?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Mykonos, Greece with overall perfect weather in Mýkonos City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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