May · Italy
Best time to visit Modena in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Modena in May
Average temperature 17°C, 123 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Modena scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 123 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Romanesque cathedrals, balsamic acetaie, and Motor Valley heritage feel best from April through October, with spring and early autumn ideal for Emilia's food trails.
May holds up well in Modena — 4th best month
May averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 123 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 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 Modena in May?
- In May, Modena averages 17°C, 123 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Modena?
- May earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Modena in May?
- Expect about 123 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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