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

How is May weather typically in Otranto? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Otranto experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night.

Precipitation

Otranto in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. On average, there are about 7 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 268 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Otranto.

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