Nº 1
Mykonos
Ideal in May
- 22° / 17° high / low
- 0.3 h rain/day
- 14.2 h daylight
22° highs with 3 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Mykonos in May →Greece in May
3 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 3 of 3 sit in the ideal band in May. Every card links to that city's own May guide.
Nº 2
Crete
Ideal in May
- 25° / 16° high / low
- 0.5 h rain/day
- 14.0 h daylight
25° highs with 5 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Crete in May →
Nº 3
Athens
Ideal in May
- 25° / 16° high / low
- 0.5 h rain/day
- 14.2 h daylight
25° highs with 5 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Athens in May →Greece's holidays in May 2027
- 1 May Labour Day (Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά)
- 2 May Easter Sunday (Κυριακή του Πάσχα)
- 3 May Easter Monday (Δευτέρα του Πάσχα)
Quick answers
Where is it ideal to travel in May?
3 of the 3 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in May; Mykonos, Crete, Athens lead the ranking.
Which city is coolest in May?
Mykonos, with average highs of 22 °C in our measured record.
Which city is driest in May?
Mykonos, averaging 3 rain days across the month.