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Zakynthos in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Zakynthos 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:

61.8 °F

Average:

66.4 °F

Maximum:

73.4 °F

Sea water temperature in Zakynthos in May

In the city of Zakynthos, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.8°F on May 5, 2019, with an average temperature being 66.4°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.4°F on May 31, 2018.

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 64.5°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 63.8°F 64.9°F 63.4°F
May 2 64.0°F 65.4°F 62.7°F
May 3 64.0°F 65.7°F 62.5°F
May 4 64.1°F 65.5°F 62.2°F
May 5 64.2°F 65.1°F 62.7°F
May 6 64.5°F 65.1°F 63.2°F
May 7 64.6°F 65.2°F 63.8°F
May 8 65.1°F 65.6°F 64.3°F
May 9 65.2°F 65.5°F 64.3°F
May 10 65.3°F 65.5°F 64.2°F
May 11 65.6°F 65.7°F 64.3°F
May 12 65.7°F 65.8°F 64.1°F
May 13 65.7°F 65.8°F 63.6°F
May 14 66.1°F 66.2°F 64.2°F
May 15 66.1°F 66.0°F 64.3°F
May 16 66.1°F 65.5°F 64.2°F
May 17 66.4°F 65.9°F 64.7°F
May 18 66.7°F 66.1°F 64.7°F
May 19 66.9°F 65.8°F 65.2°F
May 20 66.9°F 67.2°F 65.6°F
May 21 67.3°F 67.8°F 65.7°F
May 22 67.3°F 67.9°F 65.6°F
May 23 67.6°F 68.5°F 65.4°F
May 24 67.8°F 68.6°F 66.2°F
May 25 68.1°F 69.3°F 66.8°F
May 26 68.3°F 68.3°F 67.7°F
May 27 68.6°F 68.9°F 67.3°F
May 28 68.9°F 68.9°F 68.4°F
May 29 69.1°F 69.0°F 69.5°F
May 30 69.1°F 69.4°F 70.0°F
May 31 69.7°F 70.9°F 70.7°F

Sea water temperature in Zakynthos by month

In Zakynthos, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 132 swimming days. The warmest water in Zakynthos was recorded on August 26, 2024, reaching a 84.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 20, 2022, dipping to 56.1°F. The average readings by season are 62.9°F in Winter, 62.9°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 74.4°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 62.0°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**
Kyllíni 70.5°F 17mi
Póros 69.9°F 27mi
Lixoúri 69.1°F 38mi
Pátra 68.0°F 56mi
Kyparissía 70.0°F 56mi
Filiatrá 70.5°F 57mi
Antirrio 68.3°F 61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Zakynthos