Monthly climate guide
Catania weather in May
With highs near 24°C (76°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), May feels warm in Catania. Rainfall averages about 17 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 6°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Rain is well below Catania's usual level (around 62% less).
- Just 40 km apart, but Catania runs about 3°C warmer than Taormina this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 6°C higher.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between La Pescheria and Piazza Duomo.
Avg high
24°C
76°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
17 mm
very dry
Humidity
65%
relative
Sky
38%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Catania weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 5°C / 41°F | 59 mm | 83% | 49% |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 70 mm | 81% | 50% |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 55 mm | 77% | 48% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 49°F | 28 mm | 71% | 42% |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 12°C / 54°F | 17 mm | 65% | 38% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 56% | 22% |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 21°C / 69°F | 7 mm | 49% | 11% |
| August | 34°C / 93°F | 21°C / 71°F | 15 mm | 52% | 15% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 18°C / 65°F | 54 mm | 64% | 35% |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 58°F | 76 mm | 74% | 42% |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 11°C / 51°F | 93 mm | 82% | 48% |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 7°C / 44°F | 53 mm | 83% | 45% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Catania?
Our Catania guide recommends: April to June or September to October.
Book an Etna excursion with a licensed guide — conditions and accessible altitude change with the volcano's activity.
Best time to visit Catania →Other Italy cities in May
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Catania in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Catania?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Catania, with highs around 24°C and about 17 mm of rain.
How warm is Catania in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Catania in May?
Catania typically gets around 17 mm of rain in May — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Catania?
April to June or September to October.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Catania (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.