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The weather in May in Greece
It's warm in May in Greece with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°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 Greece. 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 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 33°C in 2021, Greece reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 5,3 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in May for Greece
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Greece. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Greece | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 5,3 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Greece with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 25°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 Greece is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Greece for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Greece is based on weather data from Santorini. Other places, like Crete, Rhodes or Kos, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Greece to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Greece
Temperature in May in Greece over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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 Greece
Total precipitation in May in Greece over the years
Daily UV index in May in Greece
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Greece, 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 Greece
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The sun usually shines during the day, sometimes too hot, but the evenings are cool and refreshing. Isolated rain showers keep things cool.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Greece by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Greece. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.