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Peloponnese Weather in May

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

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Considering a trip to the Peloponnese, 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 the Peloponnese in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Gerolimenas at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Kyparíssion at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Kyparíssion and 18°C (64°F) in Gerolimenas.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pórto Káyio with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Klitoria with 76 mm (3 in).

Explore the Peloponnese by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September29°C (84°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Peloponnese in May

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

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 Peloponnese

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

Temperature range in the Peloponnese (May)

Precipitation variation in the Peloponnese (May)

Nafplio

In May Nafplio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nafplio →

Tolón

In May Tolón generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tolón →

Monemvasía

In May Monemvasía generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Monemvasía →

Poros

In May Poros generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
291 hours
336 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Poros →

Kalamata

In May Kalamata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
286 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Peloponnese, in Greece.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nafplio 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Tolón 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Monemvasía 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Poros 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Kalamata 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Porto Heli 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

The Peloponnese weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, the Peloponnese, Greece generally has perfect weather conditions. Nafplio sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Nafplio peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Nafplio averages just 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Peloponnese, Greece.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Peloponnese, Greece. Typically, the climate in Nafplio is perfect.

Generally speaking, April, May, September and October provide perfect weather in Nafplio. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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