May · Italy
Best time to visit Corniglia in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Corniglia in May
Average temperature 17°C, 104 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Corniglia scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Corniglia is the only Cinque Terre village on a cliff instead of the sea, reached from the station by a long staircase.
May in Corniglia: strong conditions, 5th of 12
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.
Monthly rainfall reaches 104 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Corniglia in May?
- In May, Corniglia averages 17°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Corniglia?
- May earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Corniglia in May?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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