May · Italy
Best time to visit Cefalù in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cefalù in May
Average temperature 19°C, 68 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Cefalù scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cefalù sets a Norman cathedral against a sandy Sicilian beach, with the Rocca bluff rising behind town. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May holds up well in Cefalù — 6th best month
May averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cefalù in May?
- In May, Cefalù averages 19°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cefalù?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cefalù in May?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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