May · Greece
Best time to visit Paxos in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paxos in May
Average temperature 19°C, 40 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Paxos scores 7.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paxos is a small Ionian island of olive groves and sea caves, with Gaios as its harbour town.
May in Paxos: strong conditions, 5th of 12
With 19°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 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Paxos — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paxos in May?
- In May, Paxos averages 19°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Paxos?
- May earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Paxos in May?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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