May · Greece
Best time to visit Karpathos in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karpathos in May
Average temperature 20°C, 21 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
8.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Karpathos scores 8.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 21 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karpathos is a rugged Dodecanese island with the mountain village of Olympos and beaches such as Apella.
May in Karpathos — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
With 20°C (69°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 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Karpathos at 8.8/10 (6th 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 Karpathos in May?
- In May, Karpathos averages 20°C, 21 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Karpathos?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Karpathos in May?
- Expect about 21 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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