Platanias weather in May 2024

Expect 23°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 10 hours of sunshine per day in Platanias in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Platanias in May before you book your next holiday to Crete in 2024/2025.

23
23°C max day temperature
10
10 hours of sunshine per day
3
3 days with some rainfall
15
15°C min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
13
13 mm of monthly rainfall
9
9 (Very High) UV index
18
18°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Crete (Platanias) 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.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

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How hot is it in Platanias in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Platanias in May, falling to 15°C at night.

How sunny is it in Platanias in May?

There are normally 10 hours of bright sunshine each day in Platanias in May - that's 70% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Platanias in May?

The average sea temperature around Platanias in May is 18°C.

Does it ever rain in Platanias in May?

There are usually 3 days with some rain in Platanias in May and the average monthly rainfall is 13mm.

Platanias May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Platanias in May 2024. Select a month to view Platanias sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	06:32	20:11
Thursday, 16th May 2024	06:19	20:23
Friday, 31st May 2024	06:11	20:34

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