2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Cinque Terre in May

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

May is an excellent time to visit Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 21°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.

Avg High

21°C

Avg Low

15°C

Rainy days

11days

Daylight

14.7h

Is May a good time to visit Cinque Terre?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:56 AM

Sunset

8:41 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 5°C 11 Good
February 14°C 6°C 9 Good
March 14°C 6°C 10 Good
April 17°C 9°C 8 Good
May 21°C 15°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 22°C 16°C 16 Excellent (best)
July 26°C 19°C 5 Good
August 27°C 20°C 8 Good
September 25°C 17°C 6 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 12°C 16 Excellent (best)
November 16°C 9°C 9 Good
December 12°C 7°C 25 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Cinque Terre? +

May is typically Excellent for visiting Cinque Terre, with average highs of 21°C and around 11 rainy days.

What should I pack for Cinque Terre in May? +

With highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in May? +

Cinque Terre typically sees around 11 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Cinque Terre in May? +

In May, Cinque Terre gets approximately 14.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Cinque Terre? +

Yes, May is peak season in Cinque Terre. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Cinque Terre? +

The best months to visit Cinque Terre are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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May

21° / 15°
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