Réthymno Town weather in May (Crete, Greece)

How does the May weather in Réthymno Town compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Réthymno Town in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 17°C.

Precipitation

Réthymno Town in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 305 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Réthymno Town. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Réthymno Town, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 305 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (38 KM, 24 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 Town, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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