Sardinia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Sardinia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sardinia in May?
Sardinia is a region in Italy. May in Sardinia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Santa Maria Navarrese at 19°C to warm in Annunziata at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Annunziata and 15°C in Santa Maria Navarrese.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Villasimius with an average of 27 mm to moderate rainfall in Aritzo with 64 mm. Meanwhile, Alghero enjoys close to 271 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Sardinia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sardinia's yearly weather, check out our Sardinia climate page.
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Popular destinations in Sardinia
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sardinia?
Average weather in Alghero
In May Alghero generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cagliari
In May Cagliari generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Teodoro
In May San Teodoro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Castelsardo
In May Castelsardo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Monte Nai
In May Monte Nai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sardinia, in Italy.
Is May the best time to visit Sardinia?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Sardinia with overall perfect weather in Alghero. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Sardinia is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Alghero. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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