Zakynthos Weather in May

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Vasilikós Keri

Thinking about venturing to Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos in May

Zakynthos, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Zakynthos 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 Laganas.

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

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 21 mm (0.8 in) in Laganas.

Explore Zakynthos by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zakynthos - and find the best time to visit. (based on Laganas)

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 monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zakynthos in May

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

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 Zakynthos

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

Temperature range in Zakynthos (May)

Precipitation variation in Zakynthos (May)

Laganas

In May Laganas 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In May Tsilivi 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tsilivi →

Vasilikós

In May Vasilikós 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Vasilikós →

Keri

In May Keri 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 excellent 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
41 mm (1.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Keri →

Argasio

In May Argasio 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Tsilivi 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Vasilikós 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Keri 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Argasio 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Kalamaki 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Zakynthos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Zakynthos, Greece during May, with Laganas averaging close to 21 mm (0.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Zakynthos, Greece?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Zakynthos, Greece. Typically, the climate in Laganas is excellent. 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 May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Laganas. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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