The weather in May in Italy
It's warm in May in Italy with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Italy. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2022, Italy reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 37 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Italy
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Italy. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Italy | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 37 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Italy with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Italy is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Italy for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Italy is based on weather data from Rome. Other places, like Tuscany, Sicily or Lake Garda, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Italy to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Italy
Temperature in May in Italy over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Italy
Total precipitation in May in Italy over the years
Daily UV index in May in Italy
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Italy, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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The weather in Italy in May was fantastic. Lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, ideal for sightseeing and relaxing at the beach. An ultimate sun destination!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Italy by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Italy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.