Late spring · Weather & things to do
Naxos in May
Naxos warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 64°F in April, with lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 70°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 64°F (18°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (19 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around May
May is one of Naxos's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from April (91 → 92/100).
- May sits inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 64°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Naxos in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Temple of Demeter
Restored marble temple from the 6th century BC among farmland near Sangri.
Portara
Giant marble doorway of an unfinished 6th-century BC temple at the harbor.
Taverna Axiotissa
Country taverna cooking Naxian meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Plaka Beach
Miles of soft sand and shallow water south of town.
Why now May scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mount Zas
Hike to the highest peak in the Cyclades, past the cave of Zeus.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Mykonos in May~24 mi · highs 67°F, 0.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santorini in May~49 mi · highs 69°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in May~109 mi · highs 77°F, 0.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in May~124 mi · highs 82°F, 1.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Naxos in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Naxos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
How hot is Naxos in May?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Naxos in May?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.1 in (484 mm).
What should I pack for Naxos in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 64°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Greek Island Hop May – Oct
Planning Naxos in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.