Como weather in May (Lombardy, Italy)

Thinking of visiting Como in May? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Como includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Como in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 211 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Como. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Como, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 211 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Como, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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