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Greece in May

Great month. Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Greece
Prices
Medium
Greece

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Greece

Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Greece in this guide.

Weather in May

  • Athens and Attica · Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounionbest weather

    Dry and sunny; July–August often over 35 °C (95 °F) with heatwaves to 40+ °C. Winters mild with rainy spells.

  • Cyclades and Dodecanese · Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodesbest weather

    Windy: the meltemi blows hardest in July–August and cancels small boats. Sea warm enough June–October.

  • Crete · Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coastbest weather

    Longest season: sea swimmable into November on the south coast; White Mountains keep snow into spring.

  • Ionian islands and west · Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthosbest weather

    Greener and wetter than the Aegean; less wind, calm seas in summer.

  • North and mountains · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelionbest weather

    Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.

  • Central Greece: Delphi and the mountains · Parnassos foothills, 500–1,000 mbest weather

    Delphi sits high and is cooler than Athens; snow is possible Dec–Feb. Summer afternoons are hot and dry.

  • Central Greece: Athens and the coast · Attica plain and the Evvian Gulfbest weather

    Coastal strip is mild; July–August heat and the meltemi wind are the main limits.

  • Corfu: Corfu islandhot

    Dry summer, rain Nov‑Mar; 3000 h sunshine per year

  • Crete: North coast (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion) · the VOAK highway corridorbest weather

    Swimming roughly May to October; July–August afternoons reach the mid-30s °C. Meltemi wind can make the north coast choppy.

  • Crete: South coast and Messara plain · Ierapetra, Plakias, Matalabest weather

    Warmer and drier than the north; the south coast is the first to be swimmable in spring.

  • Greek Islands: Aegean islands (Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades) · central and eastern Aegeanbest weather

    Meltemi wind blows hardest July–August, cancelling some fast ferries; August is the hottest and busiest month.

  • Greek Islands: Ionian islands · west coastbest weather

    Greener and wetter than the Aegean; more rain in winter.

  • Northeast Pelion: Northeast Pelion coast · Aegean side of Pelionbest weather

    Summers can be hot; bring sun protection.

  • Northern Greece: Thessaloniki and the coast · Macedonia and Thrace lowlandsbest weather

    Colder and wetter than the islands; July–August 33 °C (91 °F)+ and humid on the coast. Sea swimming roughly June to September.

  • Northern Greece: Epirus and Pindos mountains · Ioannina, Zagori, Metsovobest weather

    Rainier and cooler than the coast; snow and closed passes in winter. Villages quiet outside summer.

  • Northwest Pelion: Coastal Northwest Pelion · Pagasetic Gulf coastbest weather

    Summer (July–August) can be hot; spring and autumn are ideal for hiking and beach visits. Winters are mild but rainy.

  • Northwest Pelion: Mountain villages (Makrinitsa, Portaria) · Higher altitude inlandbest weather

    Cooler than the coast; snow is rare but possible in winter. Spring brings wildflowers.

  • Peloponnese: Coastal Argolid and Messenia · Nafplio, Kalamata, Mani coastbest weather

    Hot, dry summers; mild winters. Sea swimming roughly May to October.

  • Peloponnese: Arcadia and Taygetus mountains · Tripoli, Dimitsana, Mystras uplandsbest weather

    Rain falls mainly autumn and winter; snow is common on the high ground from December.

  • Small Cyclades: Small Cyclades · Central Aegeanbest weather

    Meltemi winds (north) cool the summer heat but can disrupt ferries. Best months: May–June and September–October.

  • Thessaly: Thessalian plain (Larissa, Trikala) · inland basinbest weather

    The plain is one of Greece's hottest spots in July–August; spring and autumn are the walking months.

  • Thessaly: Volos and Pelion coast · Pagasetic Gulf and Aegean sidebest weather

    Sea swimming roughly May–October; the Pelion east coast catches more wind and rain than Volos.

  • Athens25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aegina25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Afandou26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Afissos24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Afytos22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agia Anna24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agia Roumeli26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agios Efstratios22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agios Ioannis25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos, Chalkidiki24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agios Thomas Tanagras26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agios Vlasios24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agria25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Akrotiri23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Alexandroupolis24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Almyros25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Amaliapolis25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Amfissa25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ammoudia25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ammouliani25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ampelas23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Amphipolis24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Andritsaina24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ano Doliana20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ano Volos25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Anogeia23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days
  • Antiparos24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Archangelos26 °C (79 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Argalasti24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Argos26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Argostoli24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Aridea22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Arillas26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Arta25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Asprovalta24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bali, Crete24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chalcis25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chania, Magnesia21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chania24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chaniotis24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chersonissos26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chios (town)25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chorefto23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chrisi Akti Panagias24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Corfu Town24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Corinth26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Delphi25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Didymoteicho25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Dimitsana22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dodoni23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Drama23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Drapanias23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Edessa24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Edipsos24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Elafonisos23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Elassona25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eleusina26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Elounda26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Epano Vatheia26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Eretria25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ermioni25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Faliraki27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Fanes24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Feres23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Fira23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Fiskardo23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Florina20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 4 rain days
  • Fourni26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Galatas27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Galaxidi24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gennadi24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Geraki26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Glossa25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gytheio26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Heraklion23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Hora Sfakion24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Hydra24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ialysos26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Iamia24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ierapetra25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ierissos24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Igoumenitsa24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days
  • Imerovigli22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ioannina23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ios23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Itea25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kala Nera24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kalamata25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kalambaka23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kalavryta22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • KaloChorio Istron26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kamari22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kanalia24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karditsa25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karpathos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Karystos25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Karytaina26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kassiopi27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kastellorizo25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kastoria22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 4 rain days
  • Katakolo24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kavala24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Keramidi24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Keramoti25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kimolos23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kissamos26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Komotini24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days
  • Koroni26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kos24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Koufonisi23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kozani24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kranidi25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kyllini24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kymi24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kynopiastes24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kyparissia25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lamia25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Larissa27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lavrio25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lefkada, town24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lefkes, Paros22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lefokastro23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Leros23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lindos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Litochoro22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days
  • Livadeia25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Loutra Ypatis24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Loutraki26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Makrinitsa24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Malia26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Marathon25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Maroneia23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Megali Panagia22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Megalochori22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Megalopolis25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mesta25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Meteora25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Methana24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Methoni25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Milies24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Milina24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Monemvasia24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mycenae26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mykonos23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mystras25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mytilene24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nafpaktos26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nafplio26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Naousa, Imathia24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Naousa24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Naxos23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nea Anchialos25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nea Kallikratia25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nea Moudania25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nea Phokea25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nees Pagases24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Neochori23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Neos Marmaras24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nestos25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Oia23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Olympia25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Olympiada, Chalkidiki24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Orini Nafpaktia25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ouranoupoli24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Palaio Faliro25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Palekastro26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Paleo Trikeri23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Paleochora26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pangaion Hills23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Parga24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Parikia24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Patras24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pella24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Perissa23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Petralona24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Philippi25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Piraeus26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Plakias26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Platamonas25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Platanias23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Platanidia25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Poros25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Portaria22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Portocheli25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Possidi23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pramanta21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days
  • Preveza24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days
  • Promiri23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pteleos24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ptolemaida22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pylos24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pyrgos22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pythion24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rafina25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rhodes, city24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Roda24 °C (75 °F) / 13.3 °C (56 °F), 36.5 rain days
  • Samos25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sarti23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Schinoussa23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Serres24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sitia26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Skala24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Skiathos23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Skopelos, town22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Skyros25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sparta25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Spata26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Spetses25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Stavroupoli23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Stemnitsa22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Symi24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Syros23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Syvota24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Thasos23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Thebes25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Theologos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Thessaloniki24.6 °C (76 °F) / 16.4 °C (62 °F), 7 rain days
  • Thirassia24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Tinos24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Tolo25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Trikala26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Trikeri24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tripoli25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days
  • Tsagkarada23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Valtesiniko20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days
  • Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Velestino25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Vergina24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days
  • Veria25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vistonida25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vlychada23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Volos25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vothonas22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Vourvoulos23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vourvourou24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vytina19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Xanthi23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days
  • Xinovrysi24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yerakini25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zacharo25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zakros23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday) big impact

    30 Apr – 3 May 2027 (moves yearly)

    The main holiday: candlelit processions, midnight service, lamb on spits. Ferries and rooms sold out; shops shut.

  • Labour Day

    1 May

    Strikes and marches common; public transport can stop.

  • Athens Classic and spring events check

    Varies · Athens

    Road closures on marathon and race days.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greece
Medium
Prices · Greece
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Greece, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 3

    Jun: 2

May: Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

June: Long days, warm sea, full ferry timetables; first heatwaves late in the month.

Greece: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in May

Rated best or good this month

  • Athens and Attica

    Best weather of the year (Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounion)

  • Cyclades and Dodecanese

    Best weather of the year (Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodes)

  • Crete

    Best weather of the year (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coast)

  • Ionian islands and west

    Best weather of the year (Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos)

  • North and mountains

    Best weather of the year (Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelion)

  • Athens

    Warm and dry; good month.

  • Aegina

    Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct

  • Afandou

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Afissos

    Best months: May–June, September

  • Afytos

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Agia Roumeli

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Agios Efstratios

    Best months: May–Sep (good weather, ferry service)