May · Italy
Best time to visit Pisa in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pisa in May
Average temperature 17°C, 127 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Pisa scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 127 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli holds the Leaning Tower, the cathedral, the baptistery, and the Camposanto on a single green lawn north of the Arno.
May in Pisa — reliably good (4th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
127 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pisa in May?
- In May, Pisa averages 17°C, 127 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pisa?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pisa in May?
- Expect about 127 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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