May weather forecast
Νικήτη, Greece

May's weather introduces the beginnings of summer. A significant change in May is the temperature, which now entails a balmy 23°C (73.4°F) during day times. May serves as an ideal springboard into the dry, hot summer months. Longer days and abundant sunshine provide greater opportunities for pleasure, punctuating the tranquility of Νικήτη in May.

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May in Νικήτη, Greece, changing from an enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F) in April to a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F). In Νικήτη, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to a fresh 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In Νικήτη, during May, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81 rainfall days, and 569mm (22.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Νικήτη, in May, the average water temperature is 17°C (62.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 17°C (62.6°F) is not an enjoyable experience for most. Breathing becomes progressively more challenging as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:20. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 20:48 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Νικήτη, Greece, is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.