Venice weather in May (Veneto, Italy)

Will it be warm or cold in Venice this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Venice is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Venice in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 229 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Venice, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 229 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

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 Venice, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Venice.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Italy? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Italy. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.