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Weather in May in Basilicata

Considering a trip to Basilicata this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Basilicata in May?

Basilicata 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 to warm in Miglionico at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Miglionico and 9°C in Marsico Nuovo.

Precipitation

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

For specific regional insights in Basilicata for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Basilicata climate page.

Where to go in Basilicata in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Basilicata on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Basilicata?

Matera

In May Matera generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Matera
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<<   April April
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19°C 
9°C 
60 mm 
9 days 
24°C 
13°C 
42 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
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29°C 
18°C 
34 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Matera

Maratea

In May Maratea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Maratea
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<<   April April
<<  
17°C 
8°C 
113 mm 
11 days 
21°C 
11°C 
85 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
15°C 
51 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Maratea

Gravina in Puglia

In May Gravina in Puglia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Gravina in Puglia
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<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
8°C 
65 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
13°C 
47 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
17°C 
40 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Gravina in Puglia

Potenza

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

Potenza
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<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
85 mm 
12 days 
21°C 
10°C 
63 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
14°C 
47 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Potenza

Metaponto

In May Metaponto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Metaponto
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<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
11°C 
47 mm 
8 days 
23°C 
16°C 
28 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
20°C 
19 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Metaponto

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Basilicata, in Italy.

Is May the best time to visit Basilicata?

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

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

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