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.
Sicily · MayPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate 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
12J
13F
16M
19A
24M
30J
34J
34A
28S
23O
18N
14D
8J
7F
6M
5A
3M
1J
1J
1A
4S
7O
8N
9D
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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.