May · Italy
Best time to visit Ravenna in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ravenna in May
Average temperature 19°C, 86 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ravenna scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ravenna holds the finest Byzantine mosaics in Western Europe-glittering basilicas within a walkable historic core. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May in Ravenna — reliably good (3rd best month)
At 19°C (66°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ravenna in May?
- In May, Ravenna averages 19°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ravenna?
- May earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ravenna in May?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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