Weather in May in Sicily
Are you planning a trip a to Sicily in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sicily in May?
Sicily is a region in Italy. May in Sicily generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Marettimo at 20°C to warm in Alcamo at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Alcamo and 17°C in Marettimo.For a closer look at conditions across Sicily, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 6.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Randazzo with 57 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Palermo enjoys close to 288 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sicily climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Italy, check out our Sicily's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sicily?
Palermo
In May Palermo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Syracuse
In May Syracuse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Catania
In May Catania 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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Trapani
In May Trapani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Taormina
In May Taormina 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sicily, in Italy.
Is May the best time to visit Sicily?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Sicily with overall perfect weather in Palermo.
On average, the best time to visit Sicily is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Palermo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sicily.
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