Monthly climate guide
Palermo weather in May
With highs near 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), May feels warm in Palermo. Rainfall averages about 32 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Good walking weather for combining Palatine Chapel and Palermo Cathedral in one day.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 41% less rain than Palermo's average.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Palermo.
Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
32 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
45%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Palermo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 8°C / 47°F | 81 mm | 81% | 69% |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 8°C / 46°F | 102 mm | 80% | 67% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 76 mm | 79% | 58% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 50 mm | 74% | 52% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 32 mm | 71% | 45% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 13 mm | 64% | 28% |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 71°F | 6 mm | 59% | 15% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 23°C / 73°F | 17 mm | 59% | 19% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 45 mm | 68% | 45% |
| October | 24°C / 74°F | 17°C / 62°F | 84 mm | 74% | 51% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 56°F | 80 mm | 79% | 62% |
| December | 15°C / 59°F | 10°C / 50°F | 63 mm | 80% | 65% |
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 Palermo?
Our Palermo guide recommends: April to June or September to October — summer heat can be intense.
Try Palermo's street food — arancine and panelle are local staples best eaten straight from a market stall.
Best time to visit Palermo →Other Italy cities in May
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Palermo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Palermo?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Palermo, with highs around 22°C and about 32 mm of rain.
How warm is Palermo in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in May?
Palermo typically gets around 32 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
April to June or September to October — summer heat can be intense.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Palermo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.