Italy weather in May
What is the weather like in Italy in May?
The weather conditions in Italy in May vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Italy, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Cosenza with 12°C (54°F) to high in Lecce with 25°C (76°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Lecce and 6°C (43°F) in Cosenza.
Precipitation in May varies from low in Lampedusa with an average of 7mm (0.3inch) of rainfall to heavy in Como with 203mm (8inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Italy.
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Popular destinations in Italy
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Average weather in Rome
In May Rome generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Florence
In May Florence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Milan
In May Milan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Venice
In May Venice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Naples
In May Naples generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Italy?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Italy with commonly perfect weather in Rome. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Rome.
The worst months are January, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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