Crete in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Crete in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 22 °C (mild), and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Crete · MayPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 22 °C
- Night
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sun
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 69 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood76/100
City breakExcellent99/100
ActiveExcellent95/100
FamilyGood79/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 2 rainy days)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
14J
14F
16M
19A
22M
26J
28J
28A
26S
23O
19N
16D
9J
7F
6M
4A
2M
1J
0J
1A
3S
6O
8N
10D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Crete in May?
Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 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?
On the long-term average, expect about 2 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.