Monthly climate guide
Íos weather in May
Expect mild weather in Íos in May: afternoons reach about 21°C (69°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (66°F). Around 18 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- Rain is well below Íos's usual level (around 52% less).
- Just 160 km apart, but Íos runs about 2°C cooler than Crete this month.
Avg high
21°C
69°F
Avg low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
18 mm
very dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
36%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Íos weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 58°F | 13°C / 55°F | 93 mm | 74% | 60% |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 13°C / 56°F | 73 mm | 76% | 55% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 14°C / 57°F | 46 mm | 76% | 51% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 16°C / 60°F | 22 mm | 77% | 42% |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 19°C / 66°F | 18 mm | 78% | 36% |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 23°C / 73°F | 7 mm | 76% | 16% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 76°F | 3 mm | 74% | 7% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 77°F | 3 mm | 75% | 6% |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 24°C / 74°F | 18 mm | 74% | 16% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 21°C / 69°F | 40 mm | 75% | 34% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 18°C / 64°F | 53 mm | 75% | 49% |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 15°C / 58°F | 74 mm | 74% | 56% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Íos?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Íos →Other Greece cities in May
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Íos in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Íos?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Íos, with highs around 21°C and about 18 mm of rain.
How warm is Íos in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (69°F) and average lows about 19°C (66°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Íos in May?
Íos typically gets around 18 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Íos (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.