May · Greece
Best time to visit Crete in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Crete in May
Average temperature 20°C, 19 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Crete scores 8.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Crete holds Minoan Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbor, and a south coast of sheltered beaches and gorge walks.
May in Crete — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
With 20°C (68°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Crete at 8.7/10 (5th of 12), just behind July at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Crete in May?
- In May, Crete averages 20°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Crete?
- May earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Crete in May?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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