Piedmont Weather in May

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

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Turin Stresa Verbania Baveno

Considering a trip to Piedmont, Italy this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Piedmont in May

Piedmont, Italy is a region in Italy. Piedmont, Italy has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bardonecchia at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Valenza at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Valenza and -1°C (30°F) in Bardonecchia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Piedmont, Italy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cassine with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Vogogna with 335 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Turin gets approximately 196 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Piedmont 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 Piedmont

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

Temperature range in Piedmont (May)

Precipitation variation in Piedmont (May)

Turin

In May Turin generally has high 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
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
196 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Turin →

Stresa

In May Stresa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
211 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Stresa →

Verbania

In May Verbania generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
211 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Verbania →

Baveno

In May Baveno generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
211 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Baveno →

Cannobio

In May Cannobio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
211 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cannobio →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Turin 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Stresa 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Verbania 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Baveno 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Cannobio 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Asti 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Piedmont weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Piedmont, Italy generally has pleasant weather conditions. Turin sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Turin peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in May, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

Piedmont, Italy sees substantial rainfall in May. Turin typically averages about 135 mm (5.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Piedmont, Italy?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Turin, May might be a good time to visit Piedmont, Italy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Piedmont, Italy is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Turin. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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