SeasonMapMilos weather in May
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May in Milos: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Milos · #597 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Milos in May
Other months in Milos
Milos's forum puts July daytime highs around 28°C, warmer than June, with the meltemi wind a near-constant feature — regularly 13 knots with gusts to 25. Regulars note the wind varies sharply by which side of the island you're on, with south-facing Adamas consistently calmer than northeast-facing Pollonia, and that the island stays busy but manageable through the month.
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Milos climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Milos in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Milos's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMilos's weather peaks July–September.
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What's on in Milos in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Boats and rooms open
15 Apr – 20 May · usuallySummer season opensThe Kleftiko boat trips, the hire-car offices and most tavernas start up between Easter and mid-May, and the Piraeus ferry timetable thickens with them. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Milos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Milos in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Milos?
- May in Milos: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Milos on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Milos in May?
- In May, Milos averages a daily high of 20.1°C and a low of 16.8°C, with about 7.8 mm of rain over roughly 1.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Milos in May?
- Milos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Paros' Rooms and ferries open up around 15 Apr – 25 May, and Naxos' Rooms and ferries open up around 15 Apr – 25 May.