Réthymno weather in May (Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Réthymno during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Réthymno in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Réthymno in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 4 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 297 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Réthymno climate page with graphs.

 

Réthymno, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Réthymno, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Réthymno.

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