Santa Maria Maggiore Weather in May
During May, Santa Maria Maggiore experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and cooler nights around 6°C (43°F). May sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.
Rainfall in Santa Maria Maggiore in May
As part of the rainy season, Santa Maria Maggiore sees around 19 days of rain in May, with an average of 215 mm (8.5 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.
Temperature in Santa Maria Maggiore in May
In May, Santa Maria Maggiore gets moderate temperatures, with highs of 16°C (61°F). Nights cool to around 6°C (43°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Santa Maria Maggiore in May
The month enjoys around 211 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.
Wind Speed in Santa Maria Maggiore in May
Average wind conditions reach 1 m/s (2 knots) in May. This creates generally peaceful weather with subtle air movement. Remember this is an average: some days are windless while others have noticeable or very gentle breezes.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July typically offers the best weather for Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Santa Maria Maggiore Temperature in May
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
64%
Precipitation
215 mm (8.5 in)
Rainy days
19 days
Humidity
66% *
Windspeed
1 m/s (2 knots) *
Sunshine
211 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
47% *
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What to Wear in Santa Maria Maggiore in May
The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.What To Do in Santa Maria Maggiore in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Italy, check out our Santa Maria Maggiore's climate page.
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