Samos in May: weather, rain (15%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Samos weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

63°F – 73°F

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (10.0/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Samos in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 73°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.5h/d

Our take: May is absolutely brilliant for Samos – you've hit that sweet spot where spring warmth arrives without summer's intensity. Expect mild 17–23°C days with tons of sunshine and barely any rain, making it perfect for exploring villages, hiking, and beach time without melting. This month rewards early planners who want Greek island magic minus the crowds.

By trip type

Samos 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 Samos. Temperatures rise (23°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (10.0/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	48°F	57°F	46%	8.1in	7.1h	6.9/10
⛅ February	50°F	59°F	35%	4.7in	9.6h	7.1/10
⛅ March	52°F	61°F	33%	3.6in	9.6h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	55°F	66°F	22%	2.0in	11.3h	7.8/10
🌤️ May	63°F	73°F	15%	1.0in	12.5h	8.8/10
☀️ June	70°F	82°F	13%	0.7in	13.7h	9.6/10
☀️ July	75°F	90°F	1%	0.0in	13.4h	8.9/10
☀️ August	77°F	90°F	3%	0.1in	12.5h	8.9/10
☀️ September	72°F	82°F	6%	0.9in	11.7h	10.0/10
🌤️ October	64°F	75°F	13%	2.3in	9.7h	9.0/10
⛅ November	59°F	66°F	35%	5.7in	8.5h	7.5/10
⛅ December	52°F	61°F	38%	6.7in	7.3h	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, Samos averages 73°F, 15% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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