Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Palermo, Italy in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
22mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Palermo, Italy with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is close to Palermo's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May22mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Palermo's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Palermo's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is below Palermo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May sits close to Palermo's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
