May · Italy
Best time to visit Garda in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Garda in May
Average temperature 18°C, 151 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 151 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Garda scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 151 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Garda is a lakeside town on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, with a sheltered bay and a wooded hill above it.
May in Garda — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
151 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Garda in May?
- In May, Garda averages 18°C, 151 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Garda?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Garda in May?
- Expect about 151 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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