Orvieto weather in May (Umbria, Italy)

How does the May weather in Orvieto compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Orvieto is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Orvieto in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Orvieto. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orvieto, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Perugia, Italy (51 KM, 31 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 Orvieto, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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