Sicily at the end of May

[jenzo]

Hi all

Planning a trip to Sicily at the end of May.
I will be hiring a car, so driving around the island is not going to be an issue.

Would really value your input and thoughts, to the below:

1) Is end of May a good time to go in terms of going to the beaches and will it be hot enough?
2) Where is the best place to stay – in terms of access to the historic sights and the best beaches on the island?
3) Given point (2), where is best to land, Catania or Palermo?
4) Any other tips you have would really be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[jenzo]

Thanks for all the input here. Need to plan where we want to stay going forward. End of May seems to be a good time to go and not too too hot, yet warm enough to use the beaches etc.