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Skalánion weather in May (Crete, Greece)

How is May weather typically in Skalánion? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Skalánion during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C.

Precipitation

Skalánion in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 297 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skalánion, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 297 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 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 Skalánion, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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