Lefkada 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 Lefkada in May?
In May, Lefkada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lefkada.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 14 h 16 min06:25 – 20:41
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
- Seaweight 25 %33 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %
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
Lefkada in May: quick answers
Is Lefkada hot in May?
Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Lefkada average 22 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Lefkada in May?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 19.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.
Does it rain much in Lefkada in May?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm.
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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)