Crete weather in May

I've been to Greece several times. I almost always take a vacation in May, so that I have more days due to the holidays. Last year, I also chose my favorite May and flew with the whole family to Crete. Don’t expect sultry heat at this time; be sure to take warm clothes and an umbrella with you. The sea is still cold. My husband and son swam sometimes, but I didn’t take the risk. We were there at the beginning of May. In the second half of the month, the water usually has time to warm up. During the 10 days of travel it rained twice. The air temperature in 2023 was 18-23 degrees. Our family doesn’t like beach holidays, so for us it’s even better that there is no heat and scorching sun.

It was my first time in Greece, and I wanted to get acquainted with its sights. The area is incredibly beautiful and the architecture is well preserved, there is something to see and places to go on excursion routes. The weather was fine, the daytime temperature was around +18-22°C, there was no rain. Evenings are fresher, temperatures range between +16-18°C. Frankly speaking, it’s too early for swimming; the water warms up to only 17°C at the beginning of the month, and up to +21°C at the end.

Crete is nice in May. I recommend more the end of the month. Then it’s guaranteed to be warm there: 25-28, and the water is warm enough. Well, maybe 19-22 degrees. Yes, not fresh milk, but it can’t be compared to our rivers. Our people swim everywhere even at +17. They say that already at the end of April some people swim here, although this is not yet the season. I liked that at this time there is no fierce heat, and you can walk everywhere without exhaustion.