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Heraklion Weather May
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Heraklion in May.
 | average daily high | +23.5°C |
 | average daily low | +15°C |
 | sea temperature | +19°C |
 | daytime | 14.5 h |
 | sunny / overcast hours | 9.7 / 4.8 |
 | average monthly precipitation | 24 mm |
Temperature in Heraklion
In May the average daily maximum in Heraklion is +23.5°C, and the minimum +15°C.
The hottest May day on record is +38°C, and the coldest +8°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 14.5 hours of daylight in Heraklion in May. Out of these, on average 9.7 are sunny, which means there is quite a lot of sun.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the Mediterranean Sea on the beaches of Heraklion in May is +19°C.
The water is warm enough for most people to bathe in, however a majority would still consider it too cool.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Heraklion in May is usually 24 mm, a negligible amount.