Weather in Greece in May
May in Greece is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
A country pin in May is a warning: one region of Greece will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, May sits in the middle of Greece's year.
- Average temp
- 19°C
12–26°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in Greece are the prize in May. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
Mixed skies in Greece in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Greece
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.
Average weather in Greece
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Greece
Climate averages for Greece, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Greece 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 52 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
