Weather in Crete: May
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Average day temperature: | 22.4°C |
Average night temperature: | 14.4°C | |
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Sea water temperature: | 19.6°C |
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Number of sunny days: | 23 days |
Day length: | 13.6 - 14.4 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
Precipitation totals: | 27.3 mm. | |
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Air temperature in May, °C
The highest day temperature during May of 2023 was 30°C. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 10°C. Daily and nightly averages during May were 21.4°C and 14.6°C.
Sea water temperature in Crete in May, °C
The average sea water temperature in May of 2023 was 18.6°C. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were class="nb">20.5°C and 17.2°C.
Mostly all days in May are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, mm
Precipitation total value in Crete in May is 27.3 mm. It makes may one of the most dry months of the year.
The average wind speed value in May is 2.8 m./s. It makes May less windy month of the year.
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 11.2.
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