Lecce weather in May (Puglia (Apulia), Italy)

Curious about the May weather in Lecce? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Lecce the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Lecce in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

With around 268 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lecce, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 268 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Lecce in May?

For visitors traveling to Lecce, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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