ItalyThe weather in May in Venice
It's pleasantly warm in May in Venice with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Venice. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Venice, 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 29°C in 2022, Venice reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Venice is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 117 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Venice
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Venice. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Venice | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 25°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 117 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Venice with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 15°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Venice is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Venice, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Venice
Temperature in May in Venice over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Venice, 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 Venice
Total precipitation in May in Venice over the years
Daily UV index in May in Venice
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Venice, 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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Average weather in Venice by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Venice. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.