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Sicily in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Sicily in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 24 °C (warm), and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.

Ätna und Küste auf SizilienSicily · MayPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
24 °C
Night
12 °C
Sea
18 °C
Rainy days
3 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
65 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood79/100
City breakExcellent97/100
ActiveExcellent90/100
FamilyExcellent83/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 24 °C
  • Little rain (about 3 rainy days)

To consider

  • Sea still cool (18 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
12
J
13
F
16
M
19
A
24
M
30
J
34
J
34
A
28
S
23
O
18
N
14
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
7
F
6
M
5
A
3
M
1
J
1
J
1
A
4
S
7
O
8
N
9
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Sicily in May?

Daytime highs average around 24 °C, with nights around 12 °C.

Can you swim in Sicily in May?

The sea is about 18 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Sicily in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 3 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Sicily?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.