Peloponnese · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 25° | 21° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d63mm | 4d38mm | 3d31mm | 2d13mm | 2d14mm | 1d23mm | 1d13mm | 1d16mm | 2d44mm | 3d41mm | 5d67mm | 5d66mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Peloponnese: only 2 rain days, 25°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 19°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 14 mm total. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Peloponnese in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Peloponnese?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Peloponnese (Climate Score: 81/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Peloponnese in May?
- In May, Peloponnese sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Peloponnese in May?
- In May, Peloponnese receives an average of 14 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Peloponnese get in May?
- Peloponnese averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Peloponnese in May?
- Water temperature in Peloponnese in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
