Sicily · May
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d143mm | 5d134mm | 5d105mm | 3d54mm | 2d38mm | 1d14mm | 1d10mm | 1d12mm | 3d109mm | 5d144mm | 7d131mm | 7d167mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May is an acceptable travel month for Sicily — conditions are fine, though June, July, August, and September offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 38 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling: Mandeln und Zitronen in Blüte, der Tempel von Selinunte im Mohnblumenmeer. Palermo und Taormina noch ohne Hochsommermassen, Ätna-Besteigungen in idealen Bedingungen.
Packing list for Sicily in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Sicily?
- May is not an optimal month for Sicily (Score: 80/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Sicily in May?
- In May, Sicily sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in May?
- In May, Sicily receives an average of 38 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in May?
- Sicily averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in May?
- Water temperature in Sicily in May averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
