May · Greece
Best time to visit Naxos in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Naxos in May
Average temperature 20°C, 19 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Naxos scores 8.7/10 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.
Naxos pairs the Portara gate and a marble old town with some of the Aegean's longest sandy beaches.
May in Naxos — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
With 20°C (68°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.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Naxos at 8.7/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Naxos in May?
- In May, Naxos averages 20°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Naxos?
- May earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Naxos in May?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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