May is an ideal time to visit Chania if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +20°C and about 19 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 19 mm of precipitation over an average of 2 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
19 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
19 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chania has great weather in May.
Average temperature in Chania in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chania for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +22°C.
Is Chania warm or cold in May?
Chania is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +18°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Chania:
Climate in Chania in May
Chania weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+20°C
+24°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+12°C
+16°C
Max. temperature
+26°C
+30°C
+36°C
Rainfall
36 mm
19 mm
7 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
67%
63%
57%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
14
19
26
Cloudy days
12
10
3
Rainy days
4
2
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +20°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 36 mm to 19 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 63%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 14 to 19.
June brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Chania in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Chania is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Chania based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 16 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.Chania is amazing in May with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chania wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Chania?
This is the weather in Chania in May 2023:
1 May
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+17°C
2 May
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+16°C
3 May
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+17°C
4 May
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+16°C
5 May
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+18°C
6 May
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+18°C
7 May
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+17°C
8 May
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+17°C
9 May
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+17°C
10 May
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+17°C
11 May
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+18°C
12 May
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+19°C
13 May
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+19°C
14 May
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+19°C
15 May
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+20°C
16 May
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+21°C
17 May
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+21°C
18 May
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+21°C
19 May
🌧️
+19°C
20 May
🌧️
+18°C
21 May
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+19°C
22 May
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+21°C
23 May
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+21°C
24 May
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+21°C
25 May
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+22°C
26 May
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+23°C
27 May
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+24°C
28 May
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+25°C
29 May
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+24°C
30 May
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+21°C
31 May
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+22°C
In May 2023 Chania had 26 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Chania climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Chania in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+22°C) and the highest in 2019 (+37°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 73 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chania in May:
Is May a good time to visit Chania?
Yes, May is a great time to go to Chania, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Chania.
Can you sunbathe in Chania in May?
May has mild temperatures in Chania. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Chania rainy in May?
Chania is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Chania in May?
The amount of sunny days in Chania during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chania, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.