May weather forecastElounda, Greece
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Elounda, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°C (64°F) and max 21.3°C (70.3°F).Temperature
The shift from April to May introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F) to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). In Elounda, the month of May records an average minimum temperature of 17.8°C (64°F), a slight dip from the daily highs.Humidity
In Elounda, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In Elounda, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Elounda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.4 days and collects up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall in Elounda.Sea temperature
In Elounda, the average seawater temperature in May is 19°C (66.2°F).Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Elounda is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 20:03. On the last day of May, in Elounda, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:25 EEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Elounda, Greece, is 11.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elounda is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 17.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average pressure in May: 1013mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average wind speed in May: 13.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average rainfall in May: 2mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average sea temperature in May: 19°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average sunshine days in May: 26 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in May
Elounda, Greece
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
