May · Italy
Best time to visit San Gimignano in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Gimignano in May
Average temperature 18°C, 47 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in San Gimignano scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San Gimignano’s medieval towers spike a Tuscan hill town-stone lanes, Vernaccia wine, and countryside views. Best window: April-June and September-October.
May in San Gimignano — the year's strongest window
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Gimignano at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Gimignano in May?
- In May, San Gimignano averages 18°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit San Gimignano?
- May earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Gimignano in May?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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