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Liguria Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Liguria, Italy this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Liguria in May

Liguria, Italy is a region in Italy. May in Liguria generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Pigna to 21°C (70°F) in Mioglia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Mioglia and 11°C (52°F) in Pigna.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bussana Nuova with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Santo Stefano dʼAveto with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, La Spezia gets approximately 244 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Liguria in May

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

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 Liguria

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

Temperature range in Liguria (May)

Precipitation variation in Liguria (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 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
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
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Spezia →

Genoa

In May Genoa 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 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
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
220 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Genoa →

Lerici

In May Lerici 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 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
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
244 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lerici →

Diano Marina

In May Diano Marina 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 pleasant 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
92 mm (3.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Diano Marina →

Pietra Ligure

In May Pietra Ligure 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 pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
220 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pietra Ligure →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Spezia 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Genoa 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lerici 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Diano Marina 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Pietra Ligure 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Sarzana 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Liguria weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Liguria, Italy brings perfect weather. In La Spezia, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

La Spezia averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Liguria, Italy. La Spezia averages only about 88 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Liguria, Italy?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Liguria, Italy. Typically, the climate in La Spezia is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in La Spezia. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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