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Santorini Weather May

Santorini is situated in Mediterranean climate zone that typically has warm or hot summer with mild rains and soft but rainy winter.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Santorini in May.
![]() | average daily high | +22°C |
![]() | average daily low | +15.6°C |
![]() | sea temperature | +18°C |
![]() | daytime | 14.7 h |
![]() | sunny / overcast hours | 8 / 6.7 |
![]() | average monthly precipitation | 9 mm |
The best weather conditions for the beach leisure in Santorini are typically June, July, August, September. Best season with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks are April, May, June, September, October, November.
Temperature in Santorini
In May the average daily maximum in Santorini is +22°C, and the minimum +15.6°C.
The hottest May day on record is +33.6°C, and the coldest +7.1°C.
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Best beach resorts in May:

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Mazatlan
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Ras Muhammad
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Manzanillo
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Virgin Islands
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Aqaba
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Daylight hours
There are 14.7 hours of daylight in Santorini in May. Out of these, on average 8 are sunny, which means there is quite a lot of sun.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in the Aegean Sea on the beaches of Santorini in May is +18°C.
The water is considered very cool, but some hardy people might bathe in it for 10-15 minutes.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Santorini in May is usually 9 mm, a negligible amount.