Val d'Orcia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Val d'Orcia, Italy in May.

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Pienza Montalcino San Quirico dʼOrcia Castiglione dʼOrcia

Thinking about venturing to Val d'Orcia, 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 Val d'Orcia in May

Val d'Orcia, Italy is a region in Italy. May in Val d'Orcia generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Pienza.

For a closer look at conditions across Val d'Orcia, Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Montalcino with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Radicofani with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Pienza enjoys about 300 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Val d'Orcia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Val d'Orcia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pienza)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Val d'Orcia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Val d'Orcia.

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 Val d'Orcia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Val d'Orcia, Italy?

Temperature range in Val d'Orcia (May)

Precipitation variation in Val d'Orcia (May)

Pienza

In May Pienza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
300 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pienza →

Montalcino

In May Montalcino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
300 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Montalcino →

San Quirico dʼOrcia

In May San Quirico dʼOrcia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
300 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Quirico dʼOrcia →

Castiglione dʼOrcia

In May Castiglione dʼOrcia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
300 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Castiglione dʼOrcia →

Radicofani

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
300 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Radicofani →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Val d'Orcia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pienza 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Montalcino 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
San Quirico dʼOrcia 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Castiglione dʼOrcia 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Radicofani 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Bagno Vignoni 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Val d'Orcia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Val d'Orcia, Italy in May?

In May, Val d'Orcia, Italy generally has perfect weather conditions. Pienza sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Val d'Orcia, Italy in May?

Daytime temperatures in Pienza peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in May, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Val d'Orcia, Italy get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Val d'Orcia, Italy during May, with Pienza averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Val d'Orcia, Italy?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Pienza. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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