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

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

In Otranto the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Otranto in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 268 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 Otranto. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otranto, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 268 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lecce, Italy (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in May

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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 Otranto in May?

For visitors traveling to Otranto, 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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