Amalfi weather in May (Campania, Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Amalfi during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Amalfi the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Amalfi in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, February and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amalfi, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sorrento, Italy (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in May

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

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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 Amalfi in May?

For visitors traveling to Amalfi, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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