Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kythira in May

The sea around Kythira averages 19°C in May, usually between 18°C and 20°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average19°CCool
Usual range18°C–20°C80% of readings
vs April+1.7°warmer
vs June+4.5°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
202419°C
202519°C

Nearby in May

Sparti19°C77 km
Spetses19°C114 km
Kalamata20°C128 km
Tripoli20°C139 km
Milos19°C140 km
Poros19°C146 km

Beaches in Kythira

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