May · Greece
Best time to visit Meteora in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Meteora in May
Average temperature 18°C, 44 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Meteora scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Meteora's monasteries perch on sandstone pillars above Thessaly-sunrise viewpoints and cliff-edge Byzantine heritage. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Meteora — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Meteora at 9.7/10 — 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.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 Meteora in May?
- In May, Meteora averages 18°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Meteora?
- May earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Meteora in May?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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