May · Italy
Best time to visit Assisi in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Assisi in May
Average temperature 17°C, 71 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Assisi scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Assisi climbs an Umbrian hillside toward the Basilica of Saint Francis, with fresco cycles and quiet olive-grove walks. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May in Assisi — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
May averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Assisi (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Assisi in May?
- In May, Assisi averages 17°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Assisi?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Assisi in May?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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