Weather in May in Elba
Planning a trip to Elba this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Elba in May?
Elba is a region in Italy. May in Elba generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Portoferraio.For a closer look at conditions across Elba, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 36 mm in Portoferraio.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 271 hours of sunshine in Portoferraio. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Elba's conditions throughout the year, check out our Elba climate page.
Where to go in Elba in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Elba?
Portoferraio
In May Portoferraio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Capoliveri
In May Capoliveri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Marina di Campo
In May Marina di Campo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Porto Azzurro
In May Porto Azzurro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Rio Marina
In May Rio Marina generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Elba, in Italy.
Is May the best time to visit Elba?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Elba with overall perfect weather in Portoferraio. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Elba is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Portoferraio. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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