Visit Pantelleria in May? Score 8.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Pantelleria weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 19°C

🌧 Rainy days

14% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Pantelleria 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.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 14%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 19°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: May in Pantelleria is absolutely lovely—expect mild 17–19°C days with minimal rain and abundant sunshine perfect for exploring the island's volcanic landscapes and coastal trails. You'll want layers for cooler mornings and evenings, but you're looking at ideal conditions for hiking, swimming, and soaking up Mediterranean views without summer's intense heat or crowds.

By trip type

Pantelleria in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Pantelleria. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.9/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	13°C	15°C	35%	60.0	8.1h	7.1/10
⛅ February	13°C	14°C	29%	55.8	10.0h	7.1/10
⛅ March	14°C	15°C	29%	59.3	9.9h	7.1/10
⛅ April	15°C	16°C	14%	20.4	11.3h	7.5/10
🌤️ May	17°C	19°C	14%	19.9	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ June	21°C	22°C	4%	5.3	13.3h	9.0/10
☀️ July	24°C	26°C	0%	0.6	13.1h	9.9/10
☀️ August	25°C	26°C	5%	7.3	12.2h	9.7/10
☀️ September	24°C	26°C	14%	28.4	11.3h	9.3/10
🌤️ October	21°C	23°C	25%	68.1	9.2h	8.4/10
🌤️ November	18°C	20°C	33%	89.4	8.6h	7.7/10
⛅ December	15°C	16°C	28%	51.6	7.8h	7.2/10

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, Pantelleria averages 19°C, 14% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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