Monthly climate guide
Chios weather in May
May in Chios is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and night-time lows near 17°C (63°F). The month usually brings about 30 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 4°C warmer.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 41% less rain than Chios's average.
- Chios is usually about 2°C warmer than Pátmos, 120 km away, in May.
Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
30 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
40%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Chios weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 9°C / 48°F | 145 mm | 77% | 56% |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 10°C / 50°F | 90 mm | 77% | 53% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 11°C / 52°F | 58 mm | 76% | 50% |
| April | 18°C / 65°F | 13°C / 56°F | 46 mm | 73% | 41% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 63°F | 30 mm | 72% | 40% |
| June | 26°C / 80°F | 21°C / 70°F | 19 mm | 68% | 21% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 74°F | 3 mm | 63% | 7% |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 23°C / 74°F | 2 mm | 64% | 7% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 70°F | 13 mm | 67% | 15% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 17°C / 63°F | 44 mm | 72% | 28% |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 14°C / 57°F | 59 mm | 75% | 37% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 11°C / 51°F | 105 mm | 77% | 49% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is May a good time to visit Chios?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Chios →Other Greece cities in May
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Chios in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Chios?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Chios, with highs around 22°C and about 30 mm of rain.
How warm is Chios in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Chios in May?
Chios typically gets around 30 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chios (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.