Skiathos Weather in May

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

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Skiathos Town Megali Ammos Agia Paraskevi Kolios

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

What to Expect in Skiathos in May

Skiathos, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Skiathos generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Skiathos Town.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 42 mm (1.7 in) in Skiathos Town.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Skiathos Town sees close to 268 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Skiathos by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Skiathos in May

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

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 Skiathos

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

Temperature range in Skiathos (May)

Precipitation variation in Skiathos (May)

Skiathos Town

In May Skiathos Town 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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
268 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Skiathos Town →

Megali Ammos

In May Megali Ammos 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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
268 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Megali Ammos →

Agia Paraskevi

In May Agia Paraskevi 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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
268 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Agia Paraskevi →

Kolios

In May Kolios 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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
268 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kolios →

Troulos

In May Troulos 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
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
268 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Troulos →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Skiathos Town 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Megali Ammos 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Agia Paraskevi 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Kolios 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Troulos 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Koukounaries 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Skiathos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Skiathos, Greece in May. The popular destination of Skiathos Town averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

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

In Skiathos Town, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Skiathos, Greece during May, with Skiathos Town averaging close to 42 mm (1.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Skiathos, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Skiathos Town. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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