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Visiting Lesvos, Greece in May

The weather in May is significantly warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise at a fast pace into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. It is a great time for sunbathing in Lesvos.

May has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). May is a pleasant month for swimming in Lesvos though some people may prefer warmer water. The sea temperature in May is much warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into June.

Consider visiting Lesvos in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Lesvos in May?

Yes, May is a great time for sunbathing in Lesvos.

May has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

More about May temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Lesvos in May?

Yes, May is a pleasant month for swimming in Lesvos with moderate sea temperatures 20°C (68°F).

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Lesvos?

Yes, May is a good time for a holiday in Lesvos.

May has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. It is a great time for sunbathing in Lesvos. Sea temperatures are a moderate 20°C (68°F). May is a pleasant month for swimming in Lesvos though some people may prefer warmer water.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Lesvos warm in May?

Yes, Lesvos is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Lesvos in May is 25°C (77°F). The average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°) in the previous month and 29°C (85°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Lesvos in May is 19°C (67°F). The average temperature is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 24°C (75°F) in the next month.

More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Lesvos in May?

The average day light hours per day in Lesvos in May are 14.3. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright.

More about May sunshine.

Temperature in Lesvos in May

The weather in May is significantly warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise at a fast pace into June. The average maximum temperature in Lesvos in May is 25°C (77°F). The average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F) in the previous month and 29°C (85°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Lesvos in May is 19°C (67°F). The average temperature is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 24°C (75°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Lesvos in May is 14°C (57°F). The minimum temperature is 9°C (48°F) in the previous month and 19°C (66°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Lesvos in May

The days in May are much longer than the previous month and the days continue to get slightly longer into June. May has many more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into June. During May the average day light hours are 14.3 per day in Lesvos. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Lesvos in May is typically 9 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Lesvos in May

The average sea water temperature in Lesvos in May is 20.1°C (68.2°F) which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. The sea temperature in May is much warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into June.

Rainfall in Lesvos in May

May weather is noticeably drier than the previous month. May has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop into June. The average total rainfall in Lesvos in May is 0.3cm (0.1inches) and on average there are 9.9 rainy days in May making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Lesvos in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Lesvos in May is 14°C (58°F) which is comfortable for everyone. The dew point is 11°C (51°F) in the previous month and 18°C (18°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Lesvos in May is typically 83.6%. The maximum relative humidity is 87% in the previous month and 78.4% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Lesvos in May is typically 62.4%. The average relative humidity is 67.8% in the previous month and 57.1% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Lesvos in May

The average maximum wind speed in Lesvos in May is typically 25KM/H (15MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 23KM/H (14MPH) in the previous month and 26KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Lesvos in May is typically 9KM/H (6MPH). The average wind speed is 9KM/H (5MPH) in the previous month and 10KM/H (6MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Lesvos in May is from the South West.

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