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Italian Riviera Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Italian Riviera, Italy in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Italian Riviera in May

Italian Riviera, Italy is a region in Italy. May in Italian Riviera 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 14°C (57°F) in La Spezia.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Imperia with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Rapallo with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. La Spezia sees around 244 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Italian Riviera by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Italian Riviera - and find the best time to visit. (based on La Spezia)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Italian Riviera in May

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

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 Italian Riviera

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

Temperature range in Italian Riviera (May)

Precipitation variation in Italian Riviera (May)

La Spezia

In May La Spezia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
244 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in La Spezia →

Portofino

In May Portofino generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
220 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Portofino →

Levanto

In May Levanto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
244 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Levanto →

Imperia

In May Imperia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
271 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Imperia →

Sanremo

In May Sanremo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
271 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Sanremo →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Spezia 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Portofino 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Levanto 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Imperia 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sanremo 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Rapallo 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Italian Riviera weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italian Riviera, Italy in May?

Italian Riviera, Italy typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in La Spezia average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Italian Riviera, Italy in May?

Average temperatures in Italian Riviera, Italy during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in La Spezia.

Does Italian Riviera, Italy get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. La Spezia averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Italian Riviera, Italy.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Italian Riviera, Italy?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Italian Riviera, Italy with overall excellent weather in La Spezia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Italian Riviera, Italy is in May, June, July and August with generally excellent weather in La Spezia. In contrast, January, February, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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