Positano weather in May (Campania, Italy)

How is May weather typically in Positano? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Positano during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 16°C.

Precipitation

Positano in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Positano, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sorrento, Italy (9 KM, 5 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 Positano, 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

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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