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Cagliari in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cagliari in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cagliari, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Cagliari in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Cagliari in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +22°C and approximately 17 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 26 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cagliari has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Cagliari in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cagliari for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +29°C.

Is Cagliari warm or cold in May?

Cagliari is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Cagliari:

Climate in Cagliari in May

Cagliari weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+18°C+22°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+5°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+33°C+39°C
Rainfall
35 mm26 mm7 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%70%65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
141723
Cloudy days
12116
Rainy days
431
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +22°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 35 mm to 26 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 14 to 17.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Cagliari in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 25 m/s which is very strong. Be careful with flying tree branches and use caution when opening umbrellas.

The average wind speed in Cagliari is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Cagliari based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cagliari wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 16% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Cagliari?

This is the weather in Cagliari in May 2023:
1 May
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+24°C
2 May
☀️
+21°C
3 May
☀️
+20°C
4 May
🌧️
+19°C
5 May
☀️
+22°C
6 May
🌧️
+19°C
7 May
🌧️
+20°C
8 May
☀️
+22°C
9 May
☁️
+21°C
10 May
☀️
+22°C
11 May
☀️
+25°C
12 May
☀️
+24°C
13 May
☀️
+25°C
14 May
☀️
+25°C
15 May
☀️
+25°C
16 May
☀️
+25°C
17 May
☀️
+26°C
18 May
☀️
+26°C
19 May
☀️
+26°C
20 May
☀️
+25°C
21 May
☀️
+26°C
22 May
☀️
+31°C
23 May
☀️
+29°C
24 May
☀️
+30°C
25 May
☀️
+27°C
26 May
☀️
+28°C
27 May
🌧️
+25°C
28 May
☀️
+29°C
29 May
☀️
+30°C
30 May
☀️
+29°C
31 May
☀️
+29°C
In May 2023 Cagliari had 26 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 88% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 29 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cagliari climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cagliari in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+20°C) and the highest in 2015 (+28°C). The driest year was 2017 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 151 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cagliari in May:

Is May a good time to visit Cagliari?

May is a really good time to go to Cagliari. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cagliari.

Can you sunbathe in Cagliari in May?

May has mild temperatures in Cagliari. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cagliari rainy in May?

Cagliari is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Cagliari in May?

The amount of sunny days in Cagliari during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Cagliari

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cagliari, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.