Weather in Heraklion for May 2027
In general, the average temperature in Heraklion at the beginning of May is 19.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 22.6 °C by the end of May.
Heraklion experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 7 rainy days and a total precipitation of 40.4 mm.
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Temperatures trend during May in Heraklion
May weather in Heraklion day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May |  Patchy rain possible | 19° /15° | 2.2 mm | 4 | |
| 2 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /13° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 3 May |  Partly cloudy | 24° /15° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 4 May |  Light rain | 21° /14° | 3.8 mm | 6 | |
| 5 May | Light rain | 18° /14° | 4.4 mm | 4 | |
| 6 May | Light rain | 18° /13° | 3.8 mm | 5 | |
| 7 May |  Overcast | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 8 May |  Sunny | 23° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 9 May | Sunny | 23° /16° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 10 May | Light rain | 20° /15° | 5.8 mm | 5 | |
| 11 May | Light rain | 17° /15° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
| 12 May | Sunny | 19° /14° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 13 May | Sunny | 21° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 14 May | Sunny | 23° /15° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 15 May | Overcast | 26° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 16 May | Partly cloudy | 26° /17° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 17 May |  Cloudy | 27° /17° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 18 May | Sunny | 25° /17° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /16° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 20 May | Partly cloudy | 24° /16° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /16° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
| 22 May |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /18° | 8.9 mm | 6 | |
| 23 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 22° /16° | 5.1 mm | 6 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /15° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 25 May | Sunny | 24° /15° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /16° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Light rain | 20° /16° | 4.4 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /15° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 29 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /16° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 24° /16° | 2.2 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /16° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
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Heraklion weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 18°/12° | 22°/15° | 27°/19° |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 40 mm | 13 mm |
| Wind | 19.6 km/h | 19.6 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Humidity | 69% | 64% | 59% |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 7 days | 2 days |
| Dry days | 22 days | 24 days | 28 days |
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Heraklion in May - FAQ
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Mild · highs around 22 °C, occasional showers
As you prepare for your trip to Heraklion in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Heraklion, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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