May · Italy
Best time to visit Venice in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Venice in May
Average temperature 19°C, 100 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Venice scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
From April to June, Venice’s canals, lagoon light, and hushed campi glow before the summer crowds swell.
May in Venice — reliably good (3rd best month)
May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Venice in May?
- In May, Venice averages 19°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Venice?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Venice in May?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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