Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Catania
Italy · Sicily
Warm days average highs in the upper 70s, with milder nights in the low 60s. Rain is infrequent.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
66°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 5 wet days, fewer than in most months.
15%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 63°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
63%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
66°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain5%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain10%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain10%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening72°F
Rain6%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 47 | 2.6 | 8 | 7.9 | 79 | 60 |
| Feb | 61 | 46 | 2.5 | 7 | 8.8 | 76 | 59 |
| Mar | 64 | 50 | 2.3 | 8 | 10.0 | 74 | 59 |
| Apr | 70 | 54 | 1.8 | 7 | 10.9 | 71 | 61 |
| May | 78 | 62 | 1.2 | 5 | 12.6 | 67 | 66 |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 0.8 | 3 | 13.4 | 61 | 73 |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 0.3 | 2 | 13.8 | 58 | 79 |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.5 | 62 | 81 |
| Sep | 85 | 70 | 2.2 | 7 | 10.8 | 71 | 78 |
| Oct | 77 | 63 | 2.7 | 8 | 9.1 | 77 | 73 |
| Nov | 69 | 56 | 2.8 | 8 | 7.9 | 80 | 68 |
| Dec | 62 | 49 | 2.3 | 7 | 7.6 | 79 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
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