Italy in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Italy in may 2025
Here, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Italy. These datas are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Rome
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
65°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
24%
13%
5%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
20%
15%
7%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
19%
15%
8%
Weather at 3am
59°F
58%
22%
15%
4%
Where to go in Italy in may?
Where to go in Italy in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Central of Italy (Rome, Pescara, Perugia...) | 68°F to 74°F | 4 à 12 days | 67°F | good weather* |
| North West of Italy (Milan, Turin, Genoa...) | 47°F to 74°F | 6 à 18 days | 67°F | good weather* |
| Northeast of Italy (Venice, Bologna, Lake Garda (Lago di Garda)...) | 52°F to 76°F | 6 à 15 days | 65°F to 67°F | good weather* |
| Sardinia (Cagliari, Olbia, Alghero...) | 68°F to 74°F | 3 à 6 days | 65°F to 67°F | perfect weather* |
| Sicily (Palermo, Catane, Marsala...) | 67°F to 77°F | 1 à 4 days | 65°F to 67°F | perfect weather* |
| South of Italy (Naples, Bari, Lecce...) | 68°F to 77°F | 1 à 10 days | 67°F to 68°F | good weather* |
| Tuscany (Florence, Pisa, Siena...) | 67°F to 72°F | 5 à 10 days | 67°F | good weather |
Where should you go in Italy in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Italy in may ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
Thanks to its climatic conditions which favor a superb weather in Italy throughout May, this time of year is a good period to discover all the localities or at least a good part of the Italian territory - with the complicity of the climate. The pleasant warmth of the middle of the day makes it possible to enjoy the beautiful sunshine, by adopting summer clothes that will allow to feel even more comfortable during the visit.
Northern Italy in May
Gentle mornings and comfortable day environments characterize the climatic conditions of northern Italy. Most of the time, the beautiful sun enhances the sunny days. However, pay attention to the rains that continue to fall from time to time.
The Center of Italy in May
Most of the time, the days within May are beautiful, with wonderful sunshine and comfortable warmth in the middle of the day. However, as the humidity is inherent to the climate throughout May in Italy in this region, showers and fine rains are not to be excluded and it is always advisable to find out about the quality of the weather throughout May in Italy before programming any outings.
The Mediterranean Coast in May
Certain localities of the Italian islands of the Mediterranean already benefit from ideal climatic conditions. Thus, Sicily and Sardinia are destinations to be preferred if one wishes to enjoy the happiness of a summer vacation, far from the crowds of holidaymakers off from school. While on the mainland, the showers continue to come as a surprise, as they are unpredictable but quickly dissipate.
The Adriatic Coast in May
As for the rest of the territory, the weather throughout May in Italy on the Adriatic coast is simply magnificent.
Climate in Italy in may
Climate in Rome in may
In may, the mean temperature in Rome is 68°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate quite pleasant here in this month. With 3.4in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, may is an advisable month to go in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 66°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:34 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Sicily in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Sicily is 70°F (maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 67°F). The climate quite enjoyable around this city in may. With barely 0.8in over 1 days, rainfall is infrequent for your vacations.
With a perfect climate, may is an advisable time to go there in Italy.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 66°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||
| Humidity | 70% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||
| Length of day | 14:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Bari in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Bari is 68°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate quite nice in this city in this month. With 3in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your stay. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, may is a good month to go in Bari in Italy.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 69% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:30 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Bologna in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 67°F). The climate comfortable in this city in this month. With 4.4in over 6 days, you will experience some showers during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, the month of may is a good month to go in that area in Italy.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 67°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||
| Length of day | 14:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Florence in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 59°F (for an average temperature of 67°F). The climate good here in this month. With 5.9in over 10 days, you will experience some showers for your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, the month of may is a good time to go in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 66°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Length of day | 14:45 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Italy in may
| Rome in may | good weather |
| Sicily in may | perfect weather |
| Bari in may | good weather |
| Bologna in may | good weather |
| Florence in may | good weather |
| Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) in may | good weather |
| Lecce in may | perfect weather |
| Milan in may | tolerable weather |
| Naples in may | good weather |
| Sardinia in may | good weather |
| Venice in may | good weather |
| Amalfi in may | good weather |
| Brindisi in may | perfect weather |
| Calabria in may | good weather |
| Capri in may | good weather |
| Amalfi Coast in may | good weather |
| Dolomites in may | bad weather |
| Genoa in may | good weather |
| Ischia in may | good weather |
| Perugia in may | good weather |
| Pescara in may | good weather |
Weather data for Italy in may:
Weather data for Italy in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Italy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Italy can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Italy.