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Amalfi Coast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in May.

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Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello

Planning a getaway to the Amalfi Coast, Italy this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Amalfi Coast in May

The Amalfi Coast, Italy is a region in Italy. May in the Amalfi Coast generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Sorrento.

For a closer look at conditions across the Amalfi Coast, Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sorrento with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Ravello with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Sorrento gets approximately 250 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Amalfi Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Amalfi Coast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sorrento)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Amalfi Coast in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Amalfi Coast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Amalfi Coast

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Amalfi Coast, Italy?

Temperature range in the Amalfi Coast (May)

Precipitation variation in the Amalfi Coast (May)

Sorrento

In May Sorrento generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sorrento →

Positano

In May Positano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Positano →

Amalfi

In May Amalfi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Amalfi →

Ravello

In May Ravello generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ravello →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Amalfi Coast, in Italy.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Amalfi Coast in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorrento 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Positano 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Amalfi 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Ravello 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The Amalfi Coast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in May?

Expect perfect weather across the Amalfi Coast, Italy in May. The popular destination of Sorrento averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Amalfi Coast, Italy in May?

In Sorrento, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does the Amalfi Coast, Italy get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Sorrento averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Amalfi Coast, Italy.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Amalfi Coast, Italy?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Amalfi Coast, Italy with overall perfect weather in Sorrento. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast, Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sorrento. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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