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Kavala in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kavala in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Kavala in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Kavala in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 45 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kavala has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Kavala in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kavala for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +22°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +26°C.

Is Kavala warm or cold in May?

Kavala is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +15°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 Kavala:

Climate in Kavala in May

Kavala weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+16°C+21°C+25°C
Min. temperature
-2°C+9°C+12°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+32°C+39°C
Rainfall
52 mm45 mm48 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
73%71%69%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
91015
Cloudy days
161610
Rainy days
555
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +21°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 45 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 9 to 10.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Kavala in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kavala is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kavala wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Kavala?

This is the weather in Kavala in May 2023:
1 May
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+18°C
2 May
☀️
+19°C
3 May
🌧️
+15°C
4 May
☀️
+18°C
5 May
☀️
+19°C
6 May
☀️
+19°C
7 May
☀️
+19°C
8 May
☀️
+20°C
9 May
☀️
+19°C
10 May
☀️
+20°C
11 May
☀️
+20°C
12 May
☀️
+21°C
13 May
☀️
+22°C
14 May
☁️
+21°C
15 May
☀️
+23°C
16 May
☀️
+23°C
17 May
☀️
+24°C
18 May
☁️
+24°C
19 May
☀️
+20°C
20 May
☀️
+23°C
21 May
☀️
+24°C
22 May
☁️
+25°C
23 May
☀️
+23°C
24 May
☀️
+23°C
25 May
☀️
+24°C
26 May
☀️
+25°C
27 May
☁️
+27°C
28 May
☀️
+25°C
29 May
☀️
+25°C
30 May
☀️
+25°C
31 May
☀️
+26°C
In May 2023 Kavala had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kavala climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kavala in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+20°C) and the highest in 2013 (+30°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 118 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kavala in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kavala?

May is a really good time to go to Kavala. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kavala.

Can you sunbathe in Kavala in May?

May has mild temperatures in Kavala. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kavala rainy in May?

Kavala is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kavala in May?

The amount of sunny days in Kavala during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Kavala

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kavala, 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.