Paros · SpringMonth summary
Paros weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Paros in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.7/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Paros in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Paros. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 11°C | 15°C | 37% | 2.3 | 8.6h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 15°C | 26% | 1.5 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 12°C | 16°C | 22% | 1.3 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.7 | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 23°C | 10% | 0.4 | 12.8h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 27°C | 5% | 0.1 | 13.3h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 28°C | 1% | 0.1 | 12.7h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 26°C | 6% | 0.2 | 11.4h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 22°C | 10% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 19°C | 20% | 1.4 | 8.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 16°C | 35% | 2.3 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Paros averages 23°C, 10% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Paros in May
Is May a good time to visit Paros?
May is an excellent time to visit Paros (score 8.7/10). With 23°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 10% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Paros in May?
With 23°C and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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