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When to go · May

Greece in May

Excellent time to go

Sea still cool for swimming early in month; ideal for sightseeing and island hopping.

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Daytime high
25°C
77°F
Overnight low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
19 mm
dry
Crowd levels
medium
manageable
Prices
medium
shoulder

What to expect in Greece in May

May brings warm weather to Greece, with daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 19 mm of rainfall on average. Sea still cool for swimming early in month; ideal for sightseeing and island hopping..

Crowds are manageable in May — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

What’s happening in May

  • 🎉
    Athens Epidaurus Festival · MayGreece's premier cultural festival showcasing ancient drama, contemporary theater, dance, and classical music performances at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the ancient theater of Epidaurus.
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Greece in other months

January
okay
February
okay
March
good
April
great
June
good
July
okay
August
avoid
September
great
October
great
November
okay
December
okay

Where else is good to go in May

Japan in May
23°C high · high crowds · great
Bali in May
31°C high · medium crowds · great
Italy in May
24°C high · high crowds · great
France in May
19°C high · medium crowds · great
Spain in May
23°C high · high crowds · great
Portugal in May
22°C high · medium crowds · great
Turkey in May
21°C high · high crowds · great
Morocco in May
29°C high · high crowds · good