Where is the sea coldest in Greek Islands in May?

Falassarna in Greece has the coldest sea in Greek Islands in May, averaging about 20.0 °C. Vai (20.0 °C) and Preveli are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Greek Islands are warm enough to swim in May?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Greek Islands reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these May sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Greek Islands in May

Where the sea is coolest across Greek Islands during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Falassarna (Crete, Greece) is the coolest at around 20°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Falassarna
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
2
Vai
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
3
Preveli
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
4
Matala
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
5
Balos
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
6
Mylopotas
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
7
Plaka
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
8
Super Paradise
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
9
Kolymbithres
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
10
Red Beach
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
11
Sarakiniko
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
12
Paleokastritsa
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
13
Egremni
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
14
Antisamos
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
15
Voutoumi
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
16
Voutoumi
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
17
Tsambika
Dodecanese · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
18
Lindos Bay
Dodecanese · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
19
Antisamos Beach
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
20
Gerakas Beach
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
21
Voulisma Beach
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
22
Chrissi Island Beach
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
23
Spinalonga Beach
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
24
Elafonissi Beach
Crete · Greece · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average
25
Kommos Beach
Crete · Greece · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
May average

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Greek Islands in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Greek Islands in May?: Falassarna in Greece has the coldest sea in Greek Islands in May, averaging about 20.0 °C. Vai (20.0 °C) and Preveli are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Greek Islands are warm enough to swim in May?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Greek Islands reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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