Temperatures are starting to regularly exceed 70°F this month, as warm sunny weather predominates. There is hardly any rain, either. You'll enjoy ten daily hours of sunlight a day, and seawater temperatures have also increased to 64°F/18°C.
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May in Santorini: The weather in May is consistently sunny and warm. May is one of the best months of the year to visit Santorini when the temperatures are high and the chance of rain is low. Santorini hotels have availability and great rates!
Visit Santorini in Spring & Fall (Shoulder Season)The Spring & Fall (shoulder season) is from mid-April to June and from September to mid-October. With most establishments still being open and fully functioning but without the high-season crowds, spring and fall are hands down the best time to visit Santorini.
Shorts are acceptable on the beach or when going from the beach to the shops near-by. If you plan to take a ferry between the islands, shorts are a good option if you travel by day (opt for a pair of long pants though if you travel by night).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature may reach 18.5°C/65.3°F. The day lasts approximately 11 hours. The sunshine lasts about 5 hours. Humidity reaches 68%, while the average speed of the wind is around 24 kph (15mph).
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.
In May, much of Europe starts to warm up. You'll find temperatures happily above 20? in Greece, Spain, Italy and the South of France. Go further south, and you'll be treated to even hotter days – on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, the average May temperature is 27?.
Yes, that's Santorini. The most dangerous shoe fail happened to me in Oia. The cobblestones are so worn they got shiny and slippery over the decades so that I slipped in my flip flops and left me with bruises. You need to wear sandals or shoes with straps or any laces to support your feet.
On the coldest nights (mainly on the first days of the month), the temperature may drop to 10°C/50°F. On the warmest days (mainly on the last days of the month), the temperature may reach 24°C/75.2°F. The day lasts approximately 13 hours.
The best time to visit Santorini for budget-conscious travellers is during the off-season between the end of October and March when hotels have vacant rooms and airlines offer lower fares.