May · Italy
Best time to visit Perugia in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Perugia in May
Average temperature 17°C, 71 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Perugia scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Perugia crowns an Umbrian ridge with Etruscan gates, chocolate fame, and a student-filled medieval core. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May is one of the strongest months in Perugia (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Perugia at 8.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Perugia in May?
- In May, Perugia averages 17°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Perugia?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Perugia in May?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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