May · Italy
Best time to visit Cinque Terre in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cinque Terre in May
Average temperature 17°C, 137 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 137 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Cinque Terre scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 137 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Five pastel villages cling to the Ligurian cliffs, linked by trails and a slow coastal railway.
May in Cinque Terre: strong conditions, 5th of 12
May averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 137 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in May?
- In May, Cinque Terre averages 17°C, 137 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cinque Terre in May?
- Expect about 137 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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