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Ghiffa Weather in May

May in Ghiffa brings pleasant temperatures around 20°C (68°F) during the day, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Ghiffa in May

As part of the rainy season, Ghiffa sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 201 mm (7.9 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Ghiffa in May

May in Ghiffa brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights around 10°C (50°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights cool down to 10°C (50°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Ghiffa in May

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. Rain is often only seen in the afternoon or evening, leaving clear skies for most of the day. This results in rainy months that still feel bright and are suitable for travel.

If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, July typically offers the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Ghiffa Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 201 mm (7.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Lucarno, Switzerland (26 KM, 16 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 Ghiffa in May

For Ghiffa in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Ghiffa in May

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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