May · Greece
Best time to visit Patmos in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Patmos in May
Average temperature 18°C, 15 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
7.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Patmos scores 7.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Patmos is the Dodecanese island of the Apocalypse, with a hilltop monastery and the cave where John wrote.
May holds up well in Patmos — 6th best month
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Patmos in May?
- In May, Patmos averages 18°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Patmos?
- May earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Patmos in May?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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