May · Italy
Best time to visit Parma in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Parma in May
Average temperature 19°C, 155 mm of rain, about 24 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
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Parma 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 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Parma is Emilia’s food capital-Parmigiano, prosciutto, and a refined historic centre with Correggio frescoes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Parma — reliably good (4th best month)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
155 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Parma — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Parma in May?
- In May, Parma averages 19°C, 155 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Parma?
- 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 Parma in May?
- Expect about 155 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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