May · Greece
Best time to visit Leros in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leros in May
Average temperature 19°C, 21 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Leros scores 7.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 21 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Leros is a green Dodecanese island of deep bays, Italian-era buildings and windmills above the water.
May in Leros: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
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 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Leros — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leros in May?
- In May, Leros averages 19°C, 21 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Leros?
- May earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Leros in May?
- Expect about 21 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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