May · Italy
Best time to visit Mantua in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mantua in May
Average temperature 19°C, 155 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
7.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Mantua scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 155 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lakeside Gonzaga palaces and Mantegna frescoes reward visits from April through October, with spring and early autumn best for mist-free views over the Po plain.
May in Mantua: strong conditions, 4th of 12
May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 155 mm — wet for this destination — but about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mantua in May?
- In May, Mantua averages 19°C, 155 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mantua?
- May earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mantua in May?
- Expect about 155 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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