May · Italy
Best time to visit Syracuse in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Syracuse in May
Average temperature 20°C, 128 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 128 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Syracuse scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 128 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Syracuse pairs Ortigia’s island lanes with Greek ruins-cathedral built over a temple and a cliffside theatre. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May in Syracuse — reliably good (6th best month)
At 20°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
128 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and 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.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Syracuse — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in May?
- In May, Syracuse averages 20°C, 128 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Syracuse?
- May earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Syracuse in May?
- Expect about 128 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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