The weather in May in Kos

It's warm in May in Kos with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Kos. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Kos, Greece. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2020, Kos reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Kos is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Kos

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Kos New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 24 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 5 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kos with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kos is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

Find affordable vacations to Kos

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Kos for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Kos is based on weather data from Kos (city). Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kos to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Kos, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Kos

Temperature in May in Kos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kos, Greece. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Kos

Total precipitation in May in Kos over the years

Daily UV index in May in Kos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Kos

Have you been to Kos in May?

Share your weather experience in May in Kos.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

Average weather in Kos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.