Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Zakynthos with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 13°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 25°C, with nights close to 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Zakynthos will be around 27°C, with nights close to 15°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 Zakynthos is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 10% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Zakynthos. 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.
Zakynthos in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
14 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Zakynthos?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Zakynthos. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Zakynthos in May
With 35°C, Zakynthos hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Zakynthos
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos.
Daily UV Index in May in Zakynthos
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Zakynthos, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Zakynthos Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos
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Average Weather in Zakynthos by Month
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