May · Italy
Best time to visit Padua in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Padua in May
Average temperature 19°C, 97 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 97 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Padua scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 97 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Padua holds Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel, Europe’s oldest botanical garden, and a vast arcaded market square. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Padua: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 97 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 3rd 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 packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Padua in May?
- In May, Padua averages 19°C, 97 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Padua?
- May earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Padua in May?
- Expect about 97 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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