Florence Weather in May
Italy · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low11°C (52°F)
Rainfall65 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.3/10
In May, Florence has average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). May is spring in Italy. The month is moderately rainy, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 14.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Florence?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Florence. The weather rates excellent (9.3/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (52°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
| Rainfall | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 14.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.1 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with 13 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Florence in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Florence weather in other months
Jan8°C / 2°C57 mmFairFeb9°C / 2°C64 mmFairMar13°C / 4°C62 mmGoodApr17°C / 7°C52 mmExcellentMay22°C / 11°C65 mmExcellentJun27°C / 16°C48 mmExcellentJul32°C / 18°C29 mmGoodAug31°C / 18°C40 mmExcellentSep26°C / 14°C63 mmExcellentOct20°C / 11°C81 mmExcellentNov14°C / 6°C95 mmFairDec9°C / 3°C69 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit FlorenceJune →
Nearby in May
- Pisa23°C · 55 mm
- Bologna24°C · 69 mm
- San Marino18°C · 72 mm
- Verona22°C · 99 mm
- Venice21°C · 99 mm
- Vatican City24°C · 55 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.