Calabria Weather in May

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

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Tropea Reggio di Calabria Capo Vaticano Ricadi

Planning a journey to Calabria, Italy this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Calabria in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Camigliatello Silano at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Steccato at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Steccato and 10°C (50°F) in Camigliatello Silano.

To explore the conditions in Calabria, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Scifo with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in San Giovanni in Fiore with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Tropea gets approximately 257 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Calabria 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 Calabria

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

Temperature range in Calabria (May)

Precipitation variation in Calabria (May)

Tropea

In May Tropea 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
257 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tropea →

Reggio di Calabria

In May Reggio di Calabria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
257 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Reggio di Calabria →

Capo Vaticano

In May Capo Vaticano 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
207 hours
257 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Capo Vaticano →

Ricadi

In May Ricadi 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
257 hours
294 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ricadi →

Pizzo

In May Pizzo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pizzo →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tropea 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Reggio di Calabria 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Capo Vaticano 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Ricadi 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Pizzo 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Scalea 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Calabria weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Calabria, Italy brings perfect weather. In Tropea, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

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

Tropea averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Calabria, Italy during May, with Tropea averaging close to 45 mm (1.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Calabria, Italy?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Calabria, Italy. Typically, the climate in Tropea is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Tropea. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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