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Warmest sea temperature in Greece in May

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

  1. 1
    Falassarna
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Vai
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Preveli
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Matala
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Balos
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Mylopotas
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Plaka
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Super Paradise
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Kolymbithres
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Red Beach
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Sarakiniko
    Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Paleokastritsa
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Egremni
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Antisamos
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Voutoumi
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Voutoumi
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Tsambika
    Dodecanese · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Lindos Bay
    Dodecanese · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Koukounaries
    Sporades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Milia
    Sporades · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Sani Beach
    Halkidiki · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Kavourotrypes
    Halkidiki · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Karydi
    Halkidiki · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Myrtos Beach
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Navagio Beach
    Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average

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Greece in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Greece in May?
Falassarna in Greece has the warmest sea in Greece in May, averaging about 20.0 °C. Vai (20.0 °C) and Preveli follow close behind.
How many beaches in Greece are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Greece 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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