Chaniá in May
8.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 19°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
19°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
4Rainy days (25 mm)
13:52 hDaylight
06:24Sunrise · 20:16 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 19°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 10°C | 156 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 12°C | 10°C | 134 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 14°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 16°C | 13°C | 38 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 19°C | 17°C | 25 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.1 |
| June | 23°C | 21°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 25°C | 23°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 25°C | 24°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| September | 23°C | 22°C | 26 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 20°C | 18°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 17°C | 15°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 14°C | 12°C | 166 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chaniá in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Chaniá?
The best months are July, June, August, September.