Weather in May in The Dolomites
Are you planning a trip a to the Dolomites in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Dolomites in May?
The Dolomites is a region in Italy. May in the Dolomites generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Brunico at 13°C to pleasant in Rovereto at 18°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Rovereto and 2°C in Brunico.For specific regional insights in the Dolomites, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bressanone with an average of 112 mm to heavy rainfall in San Martino di Castrozza with 204 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Canazei enjoys approximately 207 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Dolomites climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Italy, check out our Dolomites's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dolomites?
Canazei
In May Canazei generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ortisei
In May Ortisei generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cortina dʼAmpezzo
In May Cortina dʼAmpezzo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merano
In May Merano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bolzano
In May Bolzano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Dolomites, in Italy.
Is May the best time to visit the Dolomites?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Dolomites with often unpleasant weather in Canazei.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Canazei. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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