Florence weather in May (Tuscany, Italy)

Is Florence a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Florence during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Florence in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 300 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Florence. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Florence, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 300 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Italy in May

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Florence, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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