Where are the hottest holiday destinations in May in the Mediterranean? If you are looking for a spring/early summer break there are a lot of destinations in the Med to choose from. With Covid restrictions lifting many people and families are looking for an early season break or holiday. Holiday providers and villa renters are also keen to see holidaymakers return and there are special offers and bargains to be had. Here are some of the best places to visit in and around the Mediterranean at this time of year. Here is a selection of places to visit in late spring/early summer
Greece
Greece is starting to warm up nicely at this time of year. Average temperature is 24C. All the popular island resorts like Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu are great to visit. The southern island of Crete and Rhodes near the Turkish mainland tend to be two of the warmest and sunniest at this time of year. If you are thinking of Greece don’t forget the stunning and historical Peloponnese peninsula. Steeped in mythology and boasting some of Greece’s best historical sites the Peloponnese is also great destination for beach holidays and for hiking and cycling trips. Average temperatures are around 23C.
Balearic Islands
The ever popular Spanish Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Formentera, Majorca and Menorca are very pleasant to visit at this time of year. Average temperatures are 18C to 20C with Majorca the warmest at an average of 23C. Whilst we tend to think of beaches when we think about the Balearics, this is also an ideal time for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and cyclists to visit the major island of Majorca.
Italy
Alongside September and October, May is the most popular month to visit Italy. This is particularly true for the southern part of the country which can be oppressively hot during the peak summer months. With temperatures averaging between 17C in Venice and 21C in Rome this can be a pleasant time of year to visit those cities. Average temperature in the more southern Florence is 24C with surrounding Tuscany, a popular destination for villa lovers, averaging 23C in May. Temperatures are similar for a trip to the stunning Amalfi coast perhaps to relax in a villa in Sorrento or to visit the haunting, historical sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. May on the island of Sicily, popular for both site seeing and villa holidays, finds temperatures climbing to 25C.
Croatia
Croatia has really opened up to tourism in the last few years. It features popular historic towns like Split and Dubrovnik. The coast line and Dalmatian Islands are renowned for their beauty. The island of Vis even stood in for Greece for the filming of the blockbuster Mama Mia 2 (Here We Go Again). Average maximum temperatures in May are around 23C. Like our other featured destinations Croatia offers a full range of short stay, package holiday and villa rental breaks.
Turkey
Generally, the further east or south you go in the Mediterranean in May/June the warmer and drier it is. And so it is with Turkey. Turkey’s Mediterranean coast has become very popular over the last few years and May is a lovely time of year to visit for a relaxing holiday. Average temperatures in the popular southern resorts average around 26C. With average rainfall only 15mm for the month of May and with the busy tourist season still to get into gear May is a perfect time for that early beach break.
Tunisia
If you would prefer a North African break to a European one the Mediterranean coast of Tunisia offers a wide range of beautiful beach resorts. Average temperatures at this time of year are a little warmer than the European side of the Med at around 28C. The tourism industry is recovering from the downturn after the terrorist attack in 2015 but you should still check foreign office advice before traveling.
Egypt
As we were saying earlier the further south and east you go in the Mediterranean the hotter it gets. So for our last selection you may wish to consider Egypt if you are looking for some heat. The average maximum temperature in May is 35C. Egypt is world renowned for its ancient civilisation and wondrous historical sites. Add wonderful resorts like Sharm el Sheikh and cruises on the Nile and you have a top holiday destination.
Summary
We hope we’ve given you a flavour of the wonderful holiday destinations around the Mediterranean. May/June is a great time to visit combining lower costs, smaller crowds and pleasant weather. Click the link below to search holiday hotels on Expedia. There are a lot of bargains out there whether you need a short break, an early season resort holiday or a villa to escape to with friends or family. Happy holidays.
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