Monthly climate guide
Lipari weather in May
With highs near 20°C (68°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), May feels mild in Lipari. Rainfall averages about 27 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Lipari.
- Just 90 km apart, but Lipari runs about 3°C cooler than Cefalù this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
27 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
47%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Lipari weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 12°C / 54°F | 84 mm | 74% | 68% |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 12°C / 53°F | 83 mm | 75% | 67% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 13°C / 55°F | 76 mm | 76% | 58% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 15°C / 58°F | 50 mm | 77% | 51% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 18°C / 64°F | 27 mm | 75% | 47% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 19 mm | 73% | 28% |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 77°F | 12 mm | 71% | 16% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 78°F | 23 mm | 70% | 20% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 74°F | 71 mm | 70% | 46% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 21°C / 69°F | 80 mm | 72% | 52% |
| November | 19°C / 67°F | 17°C / 63°F | 99 mm | 73% | 62% |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 14°C / 57°F | 70 mm | 72% | 64% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is May a good time to visit Lipari?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lipari →Other Italy cities in May
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Lipari in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Lipari?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Lipari, with highs around 20°C and about 27 mm of rain.
How warm is Lipari in May?
Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lipari in May?
Lipari typically gets around 27 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lipari (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.