Palermo Weather in May
Italy · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (74°F)
Avg low15°C (59°F)
Rainfall40 mm (1.6 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Palermo in May sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), dropping to about 15°C (59°F) at night. May is spring in Italy. The month is fairly dry, with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain spread over 5 days. You get roughly 14.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Palermo?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Palermo. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Cloud cover | 45% |
| Daylight | 14.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 10 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Palermo in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Palermo weather in other months
Jan14°C / 9°C91 mmFairFeb14°C / 9°C83 mmGoodMar16°C / 10°C75 mmGoodApr20°C / 12°C49 mmExcellentMay24°C / 15°C40 mmExcellentJun29°C / 19°C17 mmExcellentJul32°C / 23°C7 mmGoodAug32°C / 23°C14 mmGoodSep28°C / 21°C58 mmExcellentOct24°C / 18°C92 mmExcellentNov20°C / 14°C83 mmExcellentDec16°C / 11°C81 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit PalermoJune →
Nearby in May
- Catania26°C · 22 mm
- Valletta20°C · 40 mm
- Naples23°C · 48 mm
- Tunis26°C · 37 mm
- Cagliari20°C · 41 mm
- Rome24°C · 55 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.