May · Greece
Best time to visit Paros in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paros in May
Average temperature 20°C, 18 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Paros scores 8.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paros mixes whitewashed villages, windsurfing bays and the fishing port of Naoussa in the Cyclades.
May holds up well in Paros — 6th best month
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 18 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 — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Paros — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paros in May?
- In May, Paros averages 20°C, 18 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 Paros?
- 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 Paros in May?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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