May · Italy
Best time to visit Polignano a Mare in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Polignano a Mare in May
Average temperature 19°C, 46 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Polignano a Mare scores 8.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Polignano a Mare balances a white old town on limestone cliffs above a beach in the Adriatic.
May in Polignano a Mare: strong conditions, 5th of 12
With 19°C (66°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Polignano a Mare — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Polignano a Mare in May?
- In May, Polignano a Mare averages 19°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Polignano a Mare?
- May earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Polignano a Mare in May?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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