Milan weather in May (Italy)

Curious about the climate in Milan this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Milan generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Milan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Milan climate page with graphs.

 

Milan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 211 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

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 Milan, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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