Elba Weather in May

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

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Portoferraio Capoliveri Marina di Campo Porto Azzurro

Planning a trip to Elba, Italy this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Elba in May

Elba, Italy 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 (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Portoferraio.

For a closer look at conditions across Elba, Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 36 mm (1.4 in) in Portoferraio.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Portoferraio enjoys about 271 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Elba 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 Elba

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

Temperature range in Elba (May)

Precipitation variation in Elba (May)

Portoferraio

In May Portoferraio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
271 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Portoferraio →

Capoliveri

In May Capoliveri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Capoliveri →

Marina di Campo

In May Marina di Campo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
271 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marina di Campo →

Porto Azzurro

In May Porto Azzurro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto Azzurro →

Rio Marina

In May Rio Marina generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rio Marina →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Elba, in Italy.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portoferraio 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Capoliveri 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Marina di Campo 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Porto Azzurro 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Rio Marina 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Rio nellʼElba 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Elba weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Elba, Italy in May. The popular destination of Portoferraio averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

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

In Portoferraio, the average daytime high in May is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Not particularly. Portoferraio averages just 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Elba, Italy.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Elba, Italy?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Elba, Italy with overall perfect weather in Portoferraio. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Elba, Italy 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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