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Basilicata Weather in May

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

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Matera Maratea Gravina in Puglia Potenza

Planning a trip to Basilicata, Italy this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Basilicata in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Marsico Nuovo at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Miglionico at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Miglionico and 9°C (48°F) in Marsico Nuovo.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Marina di Pisticci with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Maratea with 85 mm (3.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Basilicata in May

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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 Basilicata

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

Temperature range in Basilicata (May)

Precipitation variation in Basilicata (May)

Matera

In May Matera generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Matera →

Maratea

In May Maratea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maratea →

Gravina in Puglia

In May Gravina in Puglia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gravina in Puglia →

Potenza

In May Potenza generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Metaponto

In May Metaponto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low 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
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Basilicata, in Italy.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Basilicata in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matera 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Maratea 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Gravina in Puglia 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Potenza 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Metaponto 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Policoro 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Basilicata weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basilicata, Italy in May?

Expect perfect weather across Basilicata, Italy in May. The popular destination of Matera averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Basilicata, Italy in May?

Average temperatures in Basilicata, Italy during May range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Matera.

Does Basilicata, Italy get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Matera averages just 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Basilicata, Italy.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Basilicata, Italy?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Basilicata, Italy with overall perfect weather in Matera.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide perfect weather in Matera. In contrast, January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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