Palermo weather in May (Sicily, Italy)

How is the weather in Palermo in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Palermo the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Palermo in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

With around 288 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Palermo. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Palermo climate page with graphs.

 

Palermo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in May

Find out more about the weather in Italy in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Palermo in May?

For visitors traveling to Palermo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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