Chios weather in May (Chios Island, Greece)
Looking to travel to Chios in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In Chios the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.
Chios in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chios climate page with graphs.
Chios, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
24°C
Water Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
14%
Precipitation
18 mm
Rainy days
4 days
Humidity
63%
Where to go in Greece in May
Find out more about the weather in Greece in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Chios in May?
For visitors traveling to Chios, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.
Interested in more climate information?
Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chios.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
