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Crete weather in May 2023
- 23°C max day temperature
23
- 10 hours of sunshine per day
- 3 days with some rainfall
3
- 14°C min night temperature
14
- 14 hours of daylight per day
14
- No heat & humidity
0
- 20 mm of monthly rainfall
20
- 9 (Very High) UV index
9
- 19°C sea temperature
19
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Crete in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.
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The May weather guide for Crete (Heraklion) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Crete in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Heraklion, Crete in May, falling to 14°C at night.
How sunny is it in Crete in May?
There are normally 10 hours of bright sunshine each day in Heraklion, Crete in May - that's 69% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Crete in May?
The average sea temperature around Heraklion, Crete in May is 19°C.
Does it ever rain in Crete in May?
There are usually 3 days with some rain in Heraklion, Crete in May and the average monthly rainfall is 20mm.
Crete May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Crete in May 2023. Select a month to view Crete sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Crete sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Heraklion.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
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Monday, 1st May 2023 | 06:29 | 20:05 |
Tuesday, 16th May 2023 | 06:15 | 20:17 |
Wednesday, 31st May 2023 | 06:06 | 20:28 |
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