Naxos · SpringMonth summary
Naxos weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Naxos in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.8/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Naxos 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 Naxos. Temperatures rise (24°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 50°F | 59°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 50°F | 59°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 52°F | 63°F | 26% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 68°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 75°F | 13% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 82°F | 6% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 86°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 72°F | 81°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 64°F | 73°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 59°F | 68°F | 22% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 54°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 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, Naxos averages 75°F, 13% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Naxos in May
Is May a good time to visit Naxos?
May is an excellent time to visit Naxos (score 8.8/10). With 75°F, 12.8h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Naxos in May?
With 75°F and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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