Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Ios in May

The sea around Ios averages 19°C in May, usually between 18°C and 21°C. That is cool: fine for a quick swim, many people find it chilly.

Average19°CCool
Usual range18°C–21°C80% of readings
vs April+1.6°warmer
vs June+3.5°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

May in recent years

202319°C
202420°C
202519°C

Nearby in May

Santorini19°C37 km
Naxos19°C40 km
Paros19°C41 km
Amorgos19°C51 km
Milos19°C77 km
Mykonos19°C79 km

Beaches in Ios

10 of 10 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.