Sicily in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Sicily in May: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for May
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Fly to Catania (east) or Palermo (west), both well served by low cost carriers. Driving means over 2,000 km plus the short Messina strait ferry, realistic only with an overnight stop. On the island plan for a rental, public transport barely exists outside cities.
By plane
Nearest airports: CTA, PMO. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Sicily in May?
In May the sea is typically around 20 °C and the air averages 23 °C during the day.