Crete weather in May
Averages for 2 places in Crete in May, from 30 years of weather data.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Places in Crete in May
Sorted by holiday weather score. Each place links to its own page for May.
May compared
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Crete in May: quick answers
Is it warm in Crete in May?
Yes, it is warm. Daytime highs average 24 °C (22–26 °C by place) and nights 17 °C.
Can you swim in Crete in May?
Only if you like it fresh: the sea is 19 °C, 19 °C on average.
Where is it warmest in Crete in May?
The warmest are Heraklion (26 °C) and Chania (22 °C).
Does it rain much in Crete in May?
Rarely: 4 rainy days on average. Plus 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Is May a good time to visit Crete?
May scores 74 out of 100 (Good). The best time to visit is June – September.
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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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)