Weather in May in Italy
Planning a journey to Italy this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Italy in May?
The weather in Italy in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Maso Corto at 8°C to warm in Foggia at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Foggia and -2°C in Maso Corto.For a closer look at conditions across Italy, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 6.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Vogogna with 335 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Rome. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Italy's conditions throughout the year, check out our Italy climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Rome
In May Rome generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Florence
In May Florence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Milan
In May Milan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Venice
In May Venice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Naples
In May Naples generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Italy?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Italy. Typically, the climate in Rome is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be unpleasant.
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