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Piraeus in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Piraeus in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

61.9 °F

Average:

66.3 °F

Maximum:

72.3 °F

Sea water temperature in Piraeus in May

In the city of Piraeus, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.9°F on May 3, 2019, with an average temperature being 66.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 72.3°F on May 29, 2022.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of May, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 64.3°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 68.3°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 63.7°F 64.7°F 62.5°F
May 2 63.7°F 64.1°F 62.4°F
May 3 63.8°F 65.3°F 62.8°F
May 4 63.8°F 64.6°F 63.0°F
May 5 64.2°F 64.0°F 63.0°F
May 6 64.3°F 64.0°F 63.5°F
May 7 64.7°F 64.7°F 63.5°F
May 8 64.7°F 64.6°F 63.8°F
May 9 65.0°F 64.7°F 64.0°F
May 10 64.9°F 64.8°F 63.9°F
May 11 65.1°F 65.0°F 64.3°F
May 12 65.2°F 65.1°F 62.6°F
May 13 65.2°F 65.2°F 62.5°F
May 14 65.8°F 65.7°F 63.1°F
May 15 65.8°F 65.2°F 62.2°F
May 16 66.1°F 65.4°F 63.1°F
May 17 66.3°F 65.6°F 63.7°F
May 18 66.7°F 65.9°F 64.0°F
May 19 66.9°F 66.1°F 64.1°F
May 20 67.0°F 66.2°F 64.9°F
May 21 67.2°F 66.3°F 65.3°F
May 22 67.4°F 66.5°F 64.7°F
May 23 67.5°F 66.6°F 65.3°F
May 24 67.8°F 66.9°F 65.7°F
May 25 68.1°F 67.2°F 65.9°F
May 26 68.6°F 67.7°F 67.3°F
May 27 68.8°F 67.9°F 67.2°F
May 28 69.0°F 68.2°F 67.5°F
May 29 69.2°F 68.4°F 67.3°F
May 30 68.8°F 67.9°F 67.4°F
May 31 69.3°F 68.4°F 68.2°F

Sea water temperature in Piraeus by month

In Piraeus, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 128 swimming days. The warmest water in Piraeus was recorded on August 6, 2021, reaching a 83.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 20, 2022, dipping to 56.4°F. The average readings by season are 61.1°F in Winter, 62.0°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 60.9°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 73.3°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Athens 66.1°F 5mi
Glyfáda 66.1°F 8mi
Aegina 66.6°F 18mi
Póros 66.5°F 32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Piraeus