May · Italy
Best time to visit Riomaggiore in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riomaggiore in May
Average temperature 17°C, 104 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% 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
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Riomaggiore scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Riomaggiore, the southernmost Cinque Terre village, packs tall houses into a ravine above a stone harbour.
May holds up well in Riomaggiore — 5th best month
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
104 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 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 Riomaggiore in May?
- In May, Riomaggiore averages 17°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Riomaggiore?
- 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 Riomaggiore in May?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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