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Ferrara Weather in May

May in Ferrara brings high temperatures, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and nights dropping to 15°C (59°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 81 mm (3.2 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Ferrara in May

You can expect rain on roughly 13 days based on historical data, averaging 81 mm (3.2 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Ferrara in May

May is one of the better months to visit Ferrara. Expect 26°C (79°F) during the day and 15°C (59°F) at night. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. At 15°C (59°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Ferrara in May

With approximately 231 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances for Ferrara.

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Ferrara Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C (79°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm (3.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bologna, Italy (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Best Places in Italy in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ferrara in May

Warm but pleasant conditions in Ferrara in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Ferrara in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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