Askifou to Katsiveli (and onwards) in May?

[Daniel]

Hello!
I'm planning, once again, to make the hike from Askifou to Katsiveli and on through the rest of the Lefka Ori. I learned through experience and in this forum that my usual time for Crete hiking - late october - is not suitable for the mountains. After my last attempt, in 2023, after having got some good advice here, I ended up along the coast again because of the weather conditions in the mountains. It was a very beautiful hike, as always, along the coast, but I'm feeling a bit like Bilbo now - "I want to see mountains again, Gandalf, mountains!!"

So, I'm thinking about going in May next year. The description here says that it is possible to hike this part from middle/late May. So my first question is - what kind of weather can I expect up in the mountains between May 9 and May 17? Temperatures, rain, fog?

Cheers,
//Daniel

[MichPaule]

So, I'm thinking about going in May next year. The description here says that it is possible to hike this part from middle/late May. So my first question is - what kind of weather can I expect up in the mountains between May 9 and May 17? Temperatures, rain, fog?

Hi Daniel,
in general this time is suitable for your desired walk as the chance for rain or fog is low. On previous years weather already was dry and warm.
In case this winter will bring a lot of snow (much appreciated by the locals) you could expect some patches of snow to cross. So carry equipment with you!
But anyways you'll have to check when arriving in Crete.
Daylight temperatures should not be a problem but expect a drop during night (Katsiveli). I already had 2-5°C with clear sky.
Happy planning!

Michael