May · Italy
Best time to visit Lucca in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lucca in May
Average temperature 16°C, 85 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lucca scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lucca is wrapped in intact Renaissance walls you can bike-tree-lined ramparts around a quiet Tuscan old town. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May in Lucca — reliably good (6th best month)
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 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 6th 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 packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lucca in May?
- In May, Lucca averages 16°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lucca?
- May earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lucca in May?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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