Cortona weather in May (Tuscany, Italy)

How is May weather typically in Cortona? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Cortona during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Cortona in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 198 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cortona, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Perugia, Italy (46 KM, 28 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.

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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 Cortona, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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