Palermo · SpringMonth summary
Palermo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palermo in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Palermo. June remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Palermo in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Palermo. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 14°C | 38% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.7 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 38% | 2.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 19°C | 25% | 1.5 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 27% | 2.0 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 27°C | 12% | 0.8 | 13.7h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.3 | 13.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.9 | 12.3h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 34% | 2.0 | 11.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 34% | 2.8 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 14°C | 20°C | 44% | 3.7 | 8.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.8 | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Palermo averages 22°C, 27% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palermo in May
Is May a good time to visit Palermo?
May is an excellent time to visit Palermo (score 8.0/10). With 22°C, 12.4h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Palermo in May?
With 22°C and 12.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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