May weather forecast
Kythira, Greece

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kythira, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.6°C (65.5°F) and max 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F) in April to a pleasant 20.4°C (68.7°F). The average low-temperature, in Kythira, Greece, is 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Humidity

February through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kythira, during May, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.1 rainfall days, and 323mm (12.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kythira, in May, the average water temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 19.1°C (66.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Kythira, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:15. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:39 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

In Kythira, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Kythira?

In Kythira, Greece, in May, the average high-temperature is 20.4°C (68.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F).

What are the most humid months in Kythira?

The months with the highest humidity in Kythira are February through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in May in Kythira?

In May, the average relative humidity in Kythira, Greece, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in May in Kythira?

In Kythira, during May, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

How cold is the water in May in Kythira?

In Kythira, in May, the average water temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F). For most, swimming in 19.1°C (66.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

How many hours of daylight does Kythira have in May?

In Kythira, Greece, the average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Kythira?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 20:15. On the last day of the month, in Kythira, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:39 EEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kythira have in May?

In Kythira, Greece, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Kythira?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kythira, Greece, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Kythira, Greece

Average temperature in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Kythira, Greece

Average pressure in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Kythira, Greece

Average wind speed in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average wind speed in May: 19.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Kythira, Greece

Average humidity in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, April and May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kythira, Greece

Average rainfall in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Kythira, Greece

Average rainfall days in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Kythira, Greece

Average sea temperature in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in May: 19.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.9°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kythira, Greece

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kythira, Greece

Average sunshine days in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Kythira, Greece

Average UV index in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Kythira, Greece

Average cloud cover in May - Kythira, Greece
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in May
Kythira, Greece

Average visibility in May - Kythira, 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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