The weather in May in Sardinia

It's warm in May in Sardinia with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Sardinia. 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 Sardinia, 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 2022, Sardinia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Sardinia is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Sardinia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sardinia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Sardinia New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 38 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 7 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sardinia with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sardinia is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 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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The climate in Sardinia is based on weather data from Cagliari. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sardinia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sardinia, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sardinia

Temperature in May in Sardinia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sardinia, 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 Sardinia

Total precipitation in May in Sardinia over the years

Daily UV index in May in Sardinia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sardinia, 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 Sardinia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sardinia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.