Lecce · SpringMonth summary
Lecce weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lecce 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: Favourable conditions in May (8.2/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lecce in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lecce. Temperatures rise (24°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 45°F | 57°F | 29% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 59°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 46°F | 61°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 68°F | 29% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 75°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 86°F | 16% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 72°F | 90°F | 7% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 90°F | 16% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 82°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 73°F | 26% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 54°F | 66°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 46°F | 59°F | 26% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
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, Lecce averages 75°F, 31% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lecce in May
Is May a good time to visit Lecce?
May is an excellent time to visit Lecce (score 8.2/10). With 75°F, 13.1h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lecce in May?
With 75°F and 13.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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