Palermo in May
The weather in May
In May, Palermo averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 27 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.
Days are 3.8° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.1°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Palermo.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 20:10 local time, giving 14 h 13 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 51 minutes over the month.
In May, Saharan dust hazes the sky fairly often.
Why 89/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Palermo this month
Bagheria
Italy's best in May
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Palermo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Palermo?
May scores 89/100 for Palermo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 5 wet days.
How warm is Palermo in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 15°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in May?
Palermo receives about 27 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 5 days.
Can you swim in Palermo in May?
The sea averages 19°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.