Best time to visit Italy in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Italy — the country-average travel-comfort score is 80/100. The best months are July, June, August.
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Weather in Italy in May
Typical weather across Italy in May: average high 22.5°C, low 13.7°C, about 108.1 mm of rain, and 11.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among Italy's cities, Palermo has the best weather in May (score 87/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Italy avg | Best city (Palermo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 80 | 87 |
| High / Low | 22.5° / 13.7° | 22.8° / 15.5° |
| Precipitation | 108.1 mm | 346.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.3 | 11.9 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Italy. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Italy.
When to visit Italy in other months
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