Zakynthos · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp
24.8°C
Min Temp
13.7°C
Sunshine
10.2 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Rainfall
12.9 mm
Humidity
71%
Avg Temp
19.5°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Zakynthos — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 25°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 20°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 13 mm of rain over 1 days.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühling und Meeresschildkröten: Die Caretta-caretta-Schildkröten beginnen nachts am Laganas-Strand zu nisten — Bootstouren zur Beobachtung starten. Schnorcheln in der Blauen Grotte besonders klar.
Packing list for Zakynthos in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Zakynthos (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Zakynthos in May?
- In May, Zakynthos sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 20°C.
- How much rain falls in Zakynthos in May?
- In May, Zakynthos receives an average of 13 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Zakynthos get in May?
- Zakynthos averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
