May · Greece
Best time to visit Samothraki in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samothraki in May
Average temperature 17°C, 41 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Samothraki scores 7.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samothraki is a rugged northern Aegean island of waterfalls, hot springs and the Sanctuary of the Great Gods.
May holds up well in Samothraki — 5th best month
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Samothraki — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samothraki in May?
- In May, Samothraki averages 17°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Samothraki?
- May earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Samothraki in May?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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