Weather in Crete in May
May in Crete is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Greece, this is how Crete actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and February, May sits in the middle of Crete's year.
Pack for Crete in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 20°C
16–24°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 10 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Crete in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Crete in May. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Crete
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Crete
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Crete
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Crete
Climate averages for Crete, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Crete is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 96 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
