May · Italy
Best time to visit Florence in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Florence in May
Average temperature 16°C, 76 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Florence scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Renaissance masterpieces and rolling hillside vistas shine in Florence’s mild April–June season.
May is one of the strongest months in Florence (3rd)
May averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Florence (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.2/10.
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 Florence in May?
- In May, Florence averages 16°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Florence?
- May earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Florence in May?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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