Weather in Crete for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Crete at the beginning of May is 20 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 22 °C by the end of May.
Crete sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging 7 rainy days.
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Crete in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 19° | 2 21° | 3 23° | 4 20° | |||
5 17° | 6 19° | 7 21° | 8 20° | 9 22° | 10 19° | 11 16° |
12 19° | 13 20° | 14 20° | 15 21° | 16 23° | 17 27° | 18 27° |
19 25° | 20 25° | 21 26° | 22 25° | 23 25° | 24 23° | 25 23° |
26 21° | 27 20° | 28 22° | 29 22° | 30 22° | 31 24° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Crete
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /15° | 1.6 mm | 4 | |
2 May | Sunny | 21° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
3 May | Sunny | 23° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
4 May | Sunny | 20° /12° | 0 mm | 6 | |
5 May | Light rain shower | 17° /15° | 6.1 mm | 4 | |
6 May | Sunny | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 5 | |
7 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
8 May | Partly cloudy | 20° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /16° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
10 May | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 19° /14° | 11 mm | 4 | |
11 May | Light rain shower | 16° /15° | 5.9 mm | 4 | |
12 May | Sunny | 19° /15° | 0 mm | 5 | |
13 May | Sunny | 20° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
14 May | Partly cloudy | 20° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
15 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /16° | 0 mm | 6 | |
16 May | Partly cloudy | 23° /16° | 0 mm | 6 | |
17 May | Partly cloudy | 27° /19° | 0 mm | 7 | |
18 May | Partly cloudy | 27° /19° | 0 mm | 7 | |
19 May | Overcast | 25° /18° | 0 mm | 5 | |
20 May | Sunny | 25° /17° | 0 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Partly cloudy | 26° /18° | 0 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /19° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Sunny | 25° /18° | 0 mm | 7 | |
24 May | Sunny | 23° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
25 May | Sunny | 23° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
26 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /16° | 3.3 mm | 5 | |
27 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /17° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
28 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /17° | 0 mm | 5 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /16° | 0 mm | 5 | |
30 May | Partly cloudy | 22° /16° | 0 mm | 6 | |
31 May | Sunny | 24° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
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Crete in May - FAQ
What to pack to Crete in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Crete in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Crete, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Layered Clothing: Light sweaters, long-sleeve shirts, light jackets, and comfortable pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Crete
UV exposure in Crete during May
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