ItalyAverage weather for Sicily in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Sicily with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 16°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Sicily with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 13°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 14°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 Sicily is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Sicily is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.
In May, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Sicily in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
21°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
23°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
17°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
25 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
5 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Sicily?
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Sicily. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2020, Sicily reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Check out the climate of Sicily for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Sicily is based on weather data from Palermo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sicily to get the full picture of the climate.
Daily Temperature in May in Sicily
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Sicily, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Sicily
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Sicily, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in Sicily.
Daily UV index in May in Sicily
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sicily, 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.
Temperature in May in Sicily over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sicily, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Sicily over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Sicily, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Sicily
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sicily. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Sicily by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sicily. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
