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Lombardy Weather in May

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

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Bergamo Livigno Como Sirmione

Planning a getaway to Lombardy, Italy this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Lombardy in May

Lombardy, Italy is a region in Italy. In May, Lombardy experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Passo Stelvio at 8°C (46°F) and warm in Pegognaga at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Pegognaga and -1°C (30°F) in Passo Stelvio.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Casei Gerola with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Branzi with 215 mm (8.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Lombardy 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 Lombardy

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

Temperature range in Lombardy (May)

Precipitation variation in Lombardy (May)

Bergamo

In May Bergamo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bergamo →

Livigno

In May Livigno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
166 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Livigno →

Como

In May Como generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
211 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Como →

Sirmione

In May Sirmione generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
241 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sirmione →

Desenzano del Garda

In May Desenzano del Garda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Desenzano del Garda →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bergamo 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Livigno 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Como 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Sirmione 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Desenzano del Garda 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Menaggio 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)

Lombardy weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Lombardy, Italy in May. The popular destination of Bergamo averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

In Bergamo, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Lombardy, Italy sees substantial rainfall in May. Bergamo typically averages about 136 mm (5.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lombardy, Italy?

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

On average, the best time to visit Lombardy, Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Bergamo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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