Chania in May
The weather in May
In May, Chania averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 15 mm of precipitation spread over about 4 wet days, with average cloud cover near 16%.
Days are 4.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Chania.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 20:22 local time, giving 14 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 45 minutes over the month.
In May, Saharan dust hazes the sky fairly often.
Why 89/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 79/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Chania this month
Greece's best in May
Chania in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Chania?
May scores 89/100 for Chania, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 4 wet days.
How warm is Chania in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 16°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Chania in May?
Chania receives about 15 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 4 days.
Can you swim in Chania in May?
The sea averages 19°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.