May · Italy
Best time to visit Lake Garda in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Garda in May
Average temperature 18°C, 139 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lake Garda scores 8.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Italy's largest lake pairs olive groves and mountain trails best from April through June and September, when mild weather suits ferries, windsurfing, and lakeside cycling.
May in Lake Garda: strong conditions, 2nd of 12
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
139 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd 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 Lake Garda in May?
- In May, Lake Garda averages 18°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lake Garda?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lake Garda in May?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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