Chania Weather in May
Greece · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low17°C (63°F)
Rainfall17 mm (0.7 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In May, Chania has average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). May is spring in Greece. The month is very dry, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain spread over 4 days. You get roughly 13.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Chania?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Chania. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C (63°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 42% |
| Daylight | 13.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.5 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Chania in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Chania weather in other months
Jan14°C / 11°C91 mmFairFeb14°C / 11°C74 mmGoodMar16°C / 12°C44 mmExcellentApr19°C / 14°C22 mmExcellentMay23°C / 17°C17 mmExcellentJun27°C / 21°C5 mmExcellentJul30°C / 24°C3 mmExcellentAug30°C / 24°C5 mmExcellentSep28°C / 22°C20 mmExcellentOct23°C / 19°C54 mmExcellentNov20°C / 16°C65 mmExcellentDec16°C / 13°C83 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit ChaniaJune →
Nearby in May
- Athens25°C · 21 mm
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm
- Rhodes24°C · 23 mm
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm
- Thessaloniki25°C · 43 mm
- Corfu22°C · 41 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.