South Aegean weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit South Aegean: highs of 23°C (74°F) and about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (66°F) and cloud cover 30% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Rhodes, the largest city in South Aegean. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit South Aegean?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in South Aegean.
Does it rain a lot in South Aegean in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 22 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is South Aegean in May?
Days average 23°C (74°F) and nights 19°C (66°F).
South Aegean weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (59°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 167 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| February | 15°C (59°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm | 46% | fair |
| April | 19°C (67°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm | 41% | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 22 mm | 30% | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm | 14% | best |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm | 6% | best |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 mm | 7% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 18 mm | 12% | best |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 52 mm | 28% | best |
| November | 20°C (69°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 95 mm | 40% | fair |
| December | 17°C (62°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 161 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across South Aegean in May
Weather can differ a lot within South Aegean: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.