What to pack for Santorini in May

Three rain days in May leave skin exposed to intense midday rays.

UV index hits 11, the highest category, bouncing off water and pale stone.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Coastal hiking on unfamiliar terrain carries the risk of cuts and scrapes.

This country runs on Type C or F. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins fill fast on routes to popular islands in May.

Day hikes across 157 meters of elevation need water and sun protection.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Wind gusts to 26 km/h blow sand and salt spray across exposed skin.

Fourteen hours of daylight and 67% humidity mean sweat clings all day.

UV hits 11 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

The sun climbs high over desert terrain with almost no natural shade.

Tap water is safe, but carrying cold water beats the heat and thirst.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel and crowded sites attract pickpockets and bag thieves.

Bag theft is common enough that tracking tags prevent total loss.

Multiple ferries and guesthouses mean repacking clothes every few days.

Coastal spray and pool time put phones at constant risk of water damage.

Laundry costs spike in tourist season, making frequent washing cheaper.

Ferry engines and airport announcements run constantly throughout the day.

Salt air and reflection off the sea crack lips within hours.

Tourist areas see higher rates of stomach bugs than local neighborhoods.

One outlet per room means devices queue for charging time.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Island ferries and border checks happen fast when documents sit loose.

Luggage moves through multiple hands between airports and guesthouses.

Humidity and salt air degrade toiletries faster than home storage does.

Ferries run early and flights leave before dawn during peak season.