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Italy in May
Coastal resorts opening; sea still cool for swimming but sunbathing weather is reliable.
What to expect in Italy in May
May brings warm weather to Italy, with daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and overnight lows near 12°C (54°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 48 mm of rainfall on average. Coastal resorts opening; sea still cool for swimming but sunbathing weather is reliable..
May is one of Italy's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
What’s happening in May
- 🎉Infiorata di Genzano · MayThe Alban Hills town covers its main street with intricate flower-petal carpets depicting religious and artistic scenes for Corpus Domini. Local artists work overnight to create the elaborate 2,000-square-meter floral tapestry.
Live fares for Italy in May
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