Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Etna with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Etna in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Etna with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 9°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Etna will be around 21°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Etna. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Etna in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
105 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,6 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Etna?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Etna. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Etna in May
With 34°C, Etna hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Etna
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Etna, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Etna
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Etna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Etna.
Daily Snowfall in May in Etna
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Etna, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Etna
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Etna, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Etna Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Etna, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Etna Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Etna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Etna per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Etna, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Etna
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Average Weather in Etna by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Etna. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
