May · Italy
Best time to visit Palermo in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palermo in May
Average temperature 19°C, 106 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Palermo scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palermo layers Arab, Norman and baroque Sicily around its markets, cathedral and the beaches of Mondello.
May holds up well in Palermo — 6th best month
May averages 19°C (67°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Monthly rainfall reaches 106 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palermo in May?
- In May, Palermo averages 19°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Palermo?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palermo in May?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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