May weather forecastMessina, Italy

May

Weather in May

May welcomes warmer days to Messina, with high temperatures nearing the 20-degree mark. The average recorded high temperature for the month is 19.9°C (67.8°F), with significantly high sea temperatures noted at 18.9°C (66°F), marking the warm turn of climate. As the pleasant spring morphs into summertime, the rainfall decreases further making way for clearer and sunnier skies. The onshore breezes help regulate the relative warmth and offer respite to residents and visitors alike. To those biased towards milder climates, May points towards perfect conditions in Messina.

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from an enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F) to a still comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F). An average low-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) characterizes Messina's May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Messina, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Messina, there are 128 rainfall days, and 372mm (14.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Messina, snow does not fall in February through December.

Sea temperature

In Messina, Italy, in May, the average water temperature is 18.9°C (66°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 18.9°C (66°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Messina is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 20:14 CEST.

Sunshine

In Messina, the average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Messina is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Messina in May has an average high-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Messina is 72%.

In Messina, Italy, in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

February through December are months without snowfall in Messina.

In May, the average sea temperature in Messina is 18.9°C (66°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Messina, the average day length in May is 14h and 15min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:49. On the last day of the month, in Messina, Italy, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 20:14 CEST.

In Messina, Italy, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Messina, Italy, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

16.8°C

19.9°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.2km/h

13.8km/h

11.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

12.7

6.6

Average snowfall

0mm

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.8

16.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Messina, Italy

Average high temperature in May: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (12.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 16°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (9.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Messina, Italy

Average pressure in May: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Messina, Italy

Average wind speed in May: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Messina, Italy

Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Messina, Italy

Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Messina, Italy

Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Messina, Italy

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Messina, Italy

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Messina, Italy

Average sea temperature in May: 18.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Messina, Italy

Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Messina, Italy

Average sunshine days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Messina, Italy

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Messina, Italy

Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Messina, 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).