May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Dolomites
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Dolomites, Italy in May.
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Best Places to Visit in the Dolomites in May
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in the Dolomites
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Regions and islands in Italy
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- Abruzzo
- Amalfi Coast
- Aosta Valley
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Campania
- Capraia Island
- Capri Island
- Chianti region
- Cilento Coast
- Cinque Terre
- Elba
- Emilia-Romagna
- Favignana
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Gargano Peninsula
- Giglio Island
- Ischia Island
- Isole Tremiti
- Italian Riviera
- Lampedusa
- Langhe
- Lazio
- Le Marche
- Liguria
- Lipari
- Lombardy
- Molise
- Pantelleria
- Piedmont
- Pontine
- Procida Island
- Puglia (Apulia)
- Salina
- Sardinia
- Sicily
- Stromboli
- Trentino Alto Adige
- Tuscany
- Umbria
- Ustica
- Val d'Orcia
- Valle d'Aosta
- Veneto
- Vulcano
The Dolomites precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Dolomites, Italy receive in May?
In May, the Dolomites, Italy experiences its rainy season. Sun lovers might want to consider a different time for their trip. Cortina dʼAmpezzo experiences fluctuating weather conditions in May, often marked by frequent rainfall that averages around 183 mm (7.2 in).
How many days does it rain in the Dolomites, Italy in May?
On average, Cortina dʼAmpezzo has about 18 days days of rain in May.
Is May part of the rainy season in the Dolomites, Italy?
Yes, the rainy season in the Dolomites, Italy includes May. Plan for periodic rainfall during your visit.
What is the wettest city in May in the Dolomites, Italy?
San Martino di Castrozza is the wettest city in the Dolomites, Italy in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 204 mm (8 in).
What is the driest city in May in the Dolomites, Italy?
In our records, Bressanone stands out as the driest city in the Dolomites, Italy for May, averaging just 112 mm (4.4 in).
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