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Syracuse weather in May (Sicily, Italy)

Planning a trip to Syracuse in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Syracuse the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Syracuse in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Syracuse climate page with graphs.

 

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Syracuse in May?

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 in May.

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

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