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Syracuse in May
Syracuse warms up: highs climb to 79°F (26°C), from 70°F in April, with lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.5 in (13 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around May
May is one of Syracuse's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 80/100.
- Comfort improves from 94/100 in April to 97/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Syracuse in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Noto Cathedral
Rebuilt Baroque cathedral atop a grand staircase on Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Fountain of Arethusa
Freshwater spring by the sea with papyrus plants and ducks.
Planeta Buonivini
Planeta's Noto estate offering Nero d'Avola and olive oil tastings.
Vendicari Nature Reserve
Coastal reserve with lagoons, flamingos and undeveloped beaches.
Why now May scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Caffè Sicilia
Noto pastry shop famed for almond granita and cassata.
Nearby in May
- Taormina in May~54 mi · highs 73°F, 0.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palermo in May~128 mi · highs 74°F, 1.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amalfi in May~249 mi · highs 68°F, 1.6 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Ravello in May~250 mi · highs 64°F, 1.6 in rain · 9°C (15°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~243 m to Syracuse's ~20 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Syracuse in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Syracuse?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
How hot is Syracuse in May?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Syracuse in May?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.2 in (539 mm).
What should I pack for Syracuse in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Syracuse
Routes in season in May
- Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Syracuse in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.