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Santa Maria Weather in May

With daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows of 16°C (61°F), May in Santa Maria brings pleasant temperatures during the day. The perfect weather makes it an appealing time to visit.

Rainfall in Santa Maria in May

Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain, averaging 46 mm (1.8 in) in total. Rainfall tends to arrive in short, intense showers this month. Rain days are few, but the showers can be surprisingly heavy.

Temperature in Santa Maria in May

May is a perfect month in Santa Maria, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 16°C (61°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Santa Maria in May

There are approximately 257 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Santa Maria Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm (1.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 257 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Messina, Italy (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Santa Maria in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Santa Maria in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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