May weather forecastCagliari, Italy

May
Weather in May
May sees Cagliari transitioning from spring to summer, characterized by a substantial rise in temperature up to a high of 21.9°C (71.4°F). The city becomes vibrant with summer activities as the weather grows increasingly warmer and drier. In addition to warmer weather, May brings with it longer daylight hours, increasing the city's appeal as a summer destination. The sea temperature also becomes quite appealing, reaching 18.3°C (64.9°F), which is ideal for participants in water-based recreational activities. Furthermore, the reduced cloud cover contributes to the city’s picturesque late-spring allure.Temperature
Cagliari's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's comfortable 18.7°C (65.7°F) to an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F). During the nights in May, the temperature averages to a refreshing 13.6°C (56.5°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In Cagliari, in May, during 10 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.7 rainfall days, and 284mm (11.18") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Cagliari, Italy, snow does not fall in January, March through November.Sea temperature
In Cagliari, in May, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).Note: Swimming in water at 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not a pleasurable experience for most. The task of managing breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:16. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 20:43 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Cagliari is 10.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cagliari is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average high temperature in May: 21.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (13.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 13.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average pressure in May: 1014.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average wind speed in May: 13.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (59%).
Average rainfall in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average rainfall in May: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average rainfall days in May: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.3 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average sea temperature in May: 18.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average cloud cover in May: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in May
Cagliari, Italy
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).





