Sun, sea & sand

Lampedusa weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in May

Fair

Best time to visit: July – September

What is the weather like in Lampedusa in May?

In May, Lampedusa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lampedusa.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score394882
Day17°20°23°
Night15°18°22°
Sea16°19°22°
Sun9 h10 h11 h
Rain days321

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 1 min06:05 – 20:06
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
31 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %8 %
  • Seaweight 25 %21 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Windproof jacket

Lampedusa in May: quick answers

Is Lampedusa hot in May?

No. In May, Lampedusa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 18 °C.

Can you swim in Lampedusa in May?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 18.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.

Does it rain much in Lampedusa in May?

It hardly ever rains.

Lampedusa month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences