The weather in May in Santorini

It's warm in May in Santorini 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 Santorini. 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 Santorini, 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, Santorini 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 5,6 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Santorini

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

May weather comparison

  Santorini New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 5,6 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 1 day 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Santorini 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 Santorini 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 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.

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

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Santorini

Temperature in May in Santorini over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Santorini, 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 Santorini

Total precipitation in May in Santorini over the years

Daily UV index in May in Santorini

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Santorini, 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.

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Average weather in Santorini by month

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