Monthly climate guide
Lefkada weather in May
May in Lefkada is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and night-time lows near 16°C (61°F). The month usually brings about 40 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
- Lefkada is usually about 2°C cooler than Thessaloniki, 280 km away, in May.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 48% less rain than Lefkada's average.
- In Lefkada, May is late spring.
Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
16°C
61°F
Rainfall
40 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
48%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Lefkada weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 8°C / 46°F | 123 mm | 75% | 66% |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 9°C / 48°F | 112 mm | 76% | 65% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 10°C / 50°F | 86 mm | 75% | 59% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 45 mm | 72% | 51% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm | 71% | 48% |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 32 mm | 68% | 28% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 17 mm | 63% | 14% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 21 mm | 60% | 16% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 71°F | 85 mm | 64% | 33% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 17°C / 63°F | 97 mm | 70% | 47% |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 14°C / 57°F | 138 mm | 73% | 59% |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 10°C / 50°F | 135 mm | 73% | 61% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Lefkada?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lefkada →Other Greece cities in May
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Lefkada in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Lefkada?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Lefkada, with highs around 22°C and about 40 mm of rain.
How warm is Lefkada in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lefkada in May?
Lefkada typically gets around 40 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lefkada (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.