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Syracuse weather in May (Sicily, Italy)

How does the weather in Syracuse usually fare in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Syracuse experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Syracuse in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 233 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Syracuse. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Syracuse, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Catania, Italy (48 KM, 30 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.

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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 Syracuse, 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.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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