Puglia (Apulia) Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in May.

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Gallipoli Lecce Ostuni Porto Cesareo

Planning a getaway to Puglia (Apulia), 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 Puglia (Apulia) in May

Puglia (Apulia), Italy is a region in Italy. May in Puglia (Apulia) generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Vieste at 21°C (70°F) and warm in Foggia at 26°C (79°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Foggia and 17°C (63°F) in Vieste.

For a closer look at conditions across Puglia (Apulia), Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Leuca with an average of 26 mm (1 in) to moderate rainfall in San Giovanni Rotondo with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gallipoli sees close to 268 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Puglia (Apulia) in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Puglia (Apulia).

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 Puglia (Apulia)

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Puglia (Apulia), Italy?

Temperature range in Puglia (Apulia) (May)

Precipitation variation in Puglia (Apulia) (May)

Gallipoli

In May Gallipoli 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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
268 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gallipoli →

Lecce

In May Lecce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
268 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lecce →

Ostuni

In May Ostuni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
267 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ostuni →

Porto Cesareo

In May Porto Cesareo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
268 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto Cesareo →

Monopoli

In May Monopoli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Monopoli →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Puglia (Apulia) in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gallipoli 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Lecce 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Ostuni 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Porto Cesareo 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Monopoli 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Polignano a Mare 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Puglia (Apulia) weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in May?

Puglia (Apulia), Italy typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gallipoli average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in May?

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

Does Puglia (Apulia), Italy get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puglia (Apulia), Italy during May, with Gallipoli averaging close to 31 mm (1.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Puglia (Apulia), Italy?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Puglia (Apulia), Italy with overall perfect weather in Gallipoli.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Gallipoli. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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