May · Greece
Best time to visit Ikaria in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ikaria in May
Average temperature 20°C, 19 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ikaria scores 8.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ikaria is a long, rugged Aegean island known for village festivals, hot springs and unusually long lives.
May in Ikaria: strong conditions, 5th of 12
With 20°C (67°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 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ikaria — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ikaria in May?
- In May, Ikaria averages 20°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ikaria?
- May earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ikaria in May?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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