Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Piraeus in May

The sea around Piraeus averages 19°C in May, usually between 17°C and 21°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average19°CCool
Usual range17°C–21°C80% of readings
vs April+1.9°warmer
vs June+4.4°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

Aegina19°C14 km
Poros19°C37 km
Athens18°C41 km
Chalkida19°C67 km
Spetses19°C74 km
Tripoli20°C78 km

Beaches in Piraeus

104 of 104 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.