Salerno weather in May (Campania, Italy)

Curious about the May weather in Salerno? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Salerno the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Salerno in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salerno climate page with graphs.

 

Salerno, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sorrento, Italy (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in May

Find out more about the weather in Italy in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Salerno in May?

For visitors traveling to Salerno, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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