Skiathos · SpringMonth summary
Skiathos weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Skiathos in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.2/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Skiathos in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Skiathos. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (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 | 10°C | 13°C | 38% | 109.0 | 6.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 14°C | 33% | 82.6 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 12°C | 14°C | 31% | 76.4 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 14°C | 16°C | 18% | 45.4 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 20°C | 14% | 34.4 | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 22°C | 24°C | 12% | 33.0 | 13.6h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 25°C | 27°C | 6% | 26.0 | 13.2h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 26°C | 27°C | 9% | 23.7 | 12.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 23°C | 25°C | 21% | 103.5 | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 21°C | 24% | 58.7 | 8.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 18°C | 25% | 64.0 | 7.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 15°C | 31% | 93.2 | 6.6h | 7.1/10 |
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, Skiathos averages 20°C, 14% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Skiathos in May
Is May a good time to visit Skiathos?
May is an excellent time to visit Skiathos (score 8.2/10). With 20°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Skiathos in May?
With 20°C and 11.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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