May · Greece
Best time to visit Delphi in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Delphi in May
Average temperature 18°C, 27 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Delphi scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 27 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Delphi was ancient Greece's oracle sanctuary-temple ruins, stadium terraces, and olive-grove slopes above the Gulf of Corinth. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May: the best month of the year in Delphi
May averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Delphi at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Delphi in May?
- In May, Delphi averages 18°C, 27 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Delphi?
- May earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Delphi in May?
- Expect about 27 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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