Heraklion in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Heraklion in may 2025
The weather in Heraklion in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
68°F
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
14%
6%
2%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
18%
7%
2%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
76% of time
15%
7%
2%
Weather at 3am
65°F
75%
18%
6%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Heraklion in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Heraklion in may.
The climate of Heraklion in may is perfect
The weather in may in Heraklion is rather dry (with 0.9in of precipitation over 1 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.2in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate nice in that area may. Temperatures are up to 74°F. The minimum is 68°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Heraklion is 70°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Heraklion in the month of may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2020.
In may in Heraklion, the days on average last 14:02. Sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset is at 19:17.
With a perfect weather, may is advisable to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Heraklion in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 56°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 71°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 68% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.92km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 12% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Heraklion in may 2024:
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 70°F
63°F to 76°F
59°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
59°F to 68°F
61°F to 70°F
63°F to 72°F
65°F to 72°F
63°F to 68°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 70°F
61°F to 68°F
63°F to 70°F
67°F to 76°F
70°F to 83°F
68°F to 77°F
72°F to 85°F
67°F to 76°F
67°F to 76°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 76°F
67°F to 76°F
65°F to 72°F
65°F to 70°F
65°F to 72°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 74°F
68°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in Crete in may
Cities near Heraklion:
| Gazi in may | perfect weather |
| Agia Pelagia in may | perfect weather |
| Dia island in may | perfect weather |
| Gouves in may | perfect weather |
| Arkalochóri (Minóa Pediáda) in may | perfect weather |
| Stalís in may | perfect weather |
| Anogia in may | perfect weather |
| Malia in may | perfect weather |
| Krasi in may | perfect weather |
| Zaros in may | perfect weather |
| Balí (Mylopotamos) in may | perfect weather |
| Tsoutsouros in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Heraklion in may:
Weather data for Heraklion for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Heraklion. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Heraklion can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Heraklion.