Chania, Crete weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Chania, Crete in May?
In May, Chania, Crete is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 14 h 1 min06:20 – 20:20
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
- Seaweight 25 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %98 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Chania, Crete in May: quick answers
Is Chania, Crete hot in May?
Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Chania, Crete average 22 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Chania, Crete in May?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 19.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.
Does it rain much in Chania, Crete in May?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)