May · Greece
Best time to visit Skopelos in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Skopelos in May
Average temperature 19°C, 23 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% 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
- 23 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Skopelos scores 7.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 23 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Skopelos is a green Sporades island of pine forest, white churches and a harbour town above the Aegean.
May holds up well in Skopelos — 5th best month
May averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 daylight hours.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 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? June scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Skopelos in May?
- In May, Skopelos averages 19°C, 23 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Skopelos?
- 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 Skopelos in May?
- Expect about 23 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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