Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
79°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Palermo
Italy · Sicily
Warm days average highs in the upper 70s, with milder nights in the low 60s. Rain becomes less frequent toward the end of the month.
Excellent time to visit
Late
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 61°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
13 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 6 wet days, fewer than in most months.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 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 62°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
60%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
66°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain11%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Rain13%
Cloud39%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain13%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening73°F
Rain7%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData 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 | 2.5 | 11 | 8.2 | 80 | 60 |
| Feb | 60 | 46 | 2.6 | 10 | 9.2 | 77 | 59 |
| Mar | 65 | 50 | 2.5 | 10 | 10.4 | 74 | 59 |
| Apr | 71 | 54 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.4 | 69 | 61 |
| May | 79 | 61 | 1.6 | 6 | 12.9 | 62 | 66 |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.6 | 55 | 73 |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.8 | 54 | 78 |
| Aug | 93 | 74 | 0.8 | 3 | 12.7 | 58 | 80 |
| Sep | 85 | 69 | 2.0 | 8 | 11.2 | 68 | 78 |
| Oct | 78 | 63 | 3.0 | 9 | 9.5 | 75 | 73 |
| Nov | 69 | 56 | 2.6 | 11 | 8.7 | 79 | 68 |
| Dec | 62 | 50 | 2.4 | 10 | 7.7 | 80 | 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
Data & methodology