ItalyThe weather in May in Salento
It's pleasantly warm in May in Salento with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 18°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Salento. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Salento, Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2020, Salento reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Salento
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Salento. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Salento | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 46 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Salento with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Salento is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Salento, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Salento
Temperature in May in Salento over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Salento, Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Salento
Total precipitation in May in Salento over the years
Daily UV index in May in Salento
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Salento, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Salento by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salento. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.