Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kos in May

The sea around Kos 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+1.5°warmer
vs June+3.1°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

May in recent years

202319°C
202420°C
202519°C

Nearby in May

Kalymnos19°C11 km
Kos20°C17 km
Patmos19°C61 km
Symi20°C82 km
Samos19°C94 km
Amorgos19°C102 km

Beaches in Kos

15 of 16 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.