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Crete in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Crete in May is climatically well suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. The average daily high is around 22 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
84/100 · #5
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#4
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: City break, Active
Crete · MayPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 22 °C
- Average low
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 4 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 70 %
For your trip planning
May: noticeably warmer than April, milder than June
May on Crete averages a daily high of 22 °C, four degrees above April and four below June. Precipitation drops from 23 mm in April to 15 mm, and June is drier still. May ranks among our best months for a city trip, so it suits sightseeing on foot. For a beach-focused stay, June is the stronger choice in our data.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 18 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 7.3 | 72 | 4.4 | 17 | 69 |
| May (selected) | 22 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 8.6 | 70 | 3.8 | 19 | 84 |
| June | 26 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 9.7 | 68 | 4.2 | 23 | 92 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (84/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -15 | -3.7 °C | -3.3 °C | +1.6 | +8.2 mm | -1.3 h | +2.3 % | +0.6 m/s | -2.3 °C |
| June | +8 | +3.7 °C | +3.9 °C | -2.3 | -9.3 mm | +1.1 h | -2.4 % | +0.4 m/s | +3.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Crete in May?
The average daily high is around 22 °C, with an average daily low of about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Crete in May?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Crete in May?
The curated estimate is about 4 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 15 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Crete. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. May is not among them.