Pompei weather in May (Campania, Italy)

Is Pompei a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Pompei is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Pompei in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 250 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 Pompei. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pompei, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sorrento, Italy (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go 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 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 Pompei, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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