Can you swim in the Mediterranean Sea in May?

As a technicality, there is no warm 'ocean' swims in Europe (Ocean is freezing cold in May, even in Canaria islands!), only the Mediterranean sea is somehow warmish. The further south the better, so Sardinia would win out over Corsica. But it's perfectly possible to swim in either place in late May.



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Secondly, the waters in Greece never get as warm as the Caribbean. The Mediterean is much cooler. You can swim in May, especially townards the end of the month, but expect cooler water.

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Temperatures throughout Greece can vary, but May is a good choice for heat and sun in moderation. Temperatures: Average highs of 24 degrees celsius, average lows of 10C. Rainfall: Ranges between 13mm per month in Crete to 31mm in Corfu. Sunshine hours: Nine hours per day.

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Crete, Greece The temperature of the sea is around 19° C and that is why Crete has amongst the warmest beaches in Europe in May.

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May is the perfect month to travel to The Algarve if you love the warm Algarve sun but want to avoid the hot 30+ temperatures in summer. It's warm enough for activities like exploring beaches, eating out, and swimming, but still mild enough to enjoy activities like hiking, horse riding, bird watching, and climbing!

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Crete. Crete is the southernmost island in Greece and enjoys average May daytime temperatures of 23 degrees/74 Fahrenheit making it one of the warmest greek islands to visit in May. The water is usually warm enough for swimming and the weather is usually calm, with occasional showers.

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Santorini beaches and water activities are warm and inviting from May to mid-October and at their best from June to September.

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Everything is open in June and September but May and October will definitely see some closed doors. The sea might not be warm enough for swimming in May and October. Low Season (late October to April): This is winter and that means gray skies, cool weather, and rain.

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