Capri Island

Capri Island Weather in May

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

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Capri Anacapri

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

What to Expect in Capri Island in May

Capri Island, Italy is a region in Italy. May in Capri Island 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 Capri.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Capri Island, Italy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 40 mm (1.6 in) in Capri.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Capri enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Capri Island by month

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

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Capri Island in May

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

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 Capri Island

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

Temperature range in Capri Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Capri Island (May)

Capri

In May Capri 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
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Anacapri

In May Anacapri 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
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Capri Island, in Italy.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Capri 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Anacapri 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Capri Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capri Island, Italy in May?

May in Capri Island, Italy brings perfect weather. In Capri, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Capri Island, Italy in May?

Capri averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Capri Island, Italy get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Capri Island, Italy. Capri averages only about 40 mm (1.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Capri Island, Italy?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Capri Island, Italy. Typically, the climate in Capri is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Capri. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Capri Island.

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