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Santoríni Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Santoríni, Greece this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Santoríni in May

Santoríni, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Santoríni 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 Fira.

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

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 11 mm (0.4 in) in Fira.

Explore Santoríni by month

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

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santoríni in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Santoríni

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

Temperature range in Santoríni (May)

Precipitation variation in Santoríni (May)

Fira

In May Fira 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
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fira →

Oía

In May Oía 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
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oía →

Kamari

In May Kamari 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
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kamari →

Imerovigli

In May Imerovigli 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
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Imerovigli →

Perissa

In May Perissa 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
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 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 Santoríni in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Oía 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Kamari 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Imerovigli 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Perissa 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Firostefani 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Santoríni weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santoríni, Greece during May, with Fira averaging close to 11 mm (0.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santoríni, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Santoríni, Greece. Typically, the climate in Fira 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 April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Fira. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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