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Italy in May

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Daytime high

24°C

75°F

Overnight low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

50 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

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 13°C (55°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 50 mm of rainfall on average.

Crowds are manageable in May — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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