Taormina weather in May (Sicily, Italy)

How is the weather in Taormina in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Taormina, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Taormina in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 257 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taormina, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 257 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Messina, Italy (45 KM, 28 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Taormina in May?

For visitors traveling to Taormina, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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