Capri weather in May (Campania, Italy)

Is May a good time to explore Capri weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Capri is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Capri in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 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, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Capri, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sorrento, Italy (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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 Capri, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.