May weather forecast
Elounda, Greece

A scenic panorama of the blue waters, dramatic landscapes, and magnificent surroundings of the Elounda Gulf in Crete, Greece in the Spinalonga island
A scenic panorama of the blue waters, dramatic landscapes, and magnificent surroundings of the Elounda Gulf in Crete, Greece in the Spinalonga island

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elounda in May?
In Elounda, 21.3°C (70.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 17.8°C (64°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Elounda?
In May, the average relative humidity in Elounda, Greece, is 69%.
How much does it rain in Elounda in May?
In Elounda, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Elounda?
In Elounda, snow does not fall in February through December.
What is the sea water temperature in May in Elounda?
In Elounda, the average seawater temperature in May is 19°C (66.2°F). Swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the average length of the day in May in Elounda?
The average day length in May in Elounda, Greece, is 14h and 2min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Elounda?
On the first day of May in Elounda, Greece, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 20:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:25 EEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Elounda?
The average sunshine duration in May is 11.7h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Elounda?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elounda, Greece, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Elounda, Greece
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 /
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 4min

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
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
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
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
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).

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