May verdict

Zakynthos, Greece in May

Weather score67Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Zakynthos, Greece, Greece travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

22mm

Sun

9.5h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

67

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Zakynthos, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May24°C average high

May is close to Zakynthos' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May22mm average rain

May is one of Zakynthos' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May9.5 hours average sun

May sits close to Zakynthos' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May19°C average sea

May is below Zakynthos' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May67 weather score

May sits close to Zakynthos' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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