Samos Weather in May

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

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Marathókampos Pythagóreion Kokkari Samos

Considering a trip to Samos, 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 Samos in May

Samos, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Samos 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 Marathókampos.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Marathókampos with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to low rainfall in Agía Paraskeví with 25 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Marathókampos enjoys approximately 310 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Samos in May

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

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 Samos

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

Temperature range in Samos (May)

Precipitation variation in Samos (May)

Marathókampos

In May Marathókampos 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)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
310 hours
348 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marathókampos →

Pythagóreion

In May Pythagóreion generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
310 hours
348 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pythagóreion →

Kokkari

In May Kokkari generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
310 hours
348 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kokkari →

Samos

In May Samos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
310 hours
348 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Samos →

Iraio

In May Iraio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
310 hours
348 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Iraio →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Samos, in Greece.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marathókampos 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Pythagóreion 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Kokkari 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Samos 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Iraio 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Karlovasi 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Samos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Samos, Greece brings perfect weather. In Marathókampos, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Marathókampos peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Marathókampos averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Samos, Greece.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Samos, Greece?

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

On average, the best time to visit Samos, Greece is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Marathókampos. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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