Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Karpathos with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Karpathos in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Karpathos with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 26°C, with nights close to 19°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Karpathos will be around 26°C, with nights close to 20°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Karpathos is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 9% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Karpathos. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Karpathos in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
24 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Karpathos?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Karpathos. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Karpathos in May
With 36°C, Karpathos hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Karpathos
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Karpathos, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Karpathos
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Karpathos, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Karpathos.
Daily UV Index in May in Karpathos
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Karpathos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Karpathos Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Karpathos, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Karpathos Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Karpathos, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Karpathos
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Average Weather in Karpathos by Month
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