Lake Maggiore · May
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 7° (45°)0– (32–)12 (54) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)5– (41–)20 (68) | 17° (63°)8– (46–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)12– (54–)27 (81) | 25° (77°)17– (63–)31 (88) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)19– (66–)32 (90) | 23° (73°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 17° (63°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)16 (61) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)13 (55) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 0° (32°)-5– (23–)4 (39) | 1° (34°)-5– (23–)6 (43) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)9 (48) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)16 (61) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)18 (64) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)10 (50) | 1° (34°)-5– (23–)6 (43) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 |
🌧Rain Days | 5d62mm (2.4") | 5d77mm (3.0") | 6d87mm (3.4") | 9d128mm (5.0") | 12d174mm (6.9") | 10d143mm (5.6") | 9d141mm (5.6") | 9d160mm (6.3") | 8d137mm (5.4") | 8d160mm (6.3") | 8d172mm (6.8") | 5d97mm (3.8") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Lake Maggiore offers acceptable conditions — but it's not among the top travel months. Those looking for ideal weather should visit in June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 12°C (54°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 27°C (81°F), the coldest nights around 6°C (43°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 12 rain days with 174 mm (6.9 in) total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
The camellia season is the real reason to come in spring: the parks of Villa Taranto and Isola Madre bloom in waves from March. May, however, is the wettest month of the year with twelve rain days.
Packing list for Lake Maggiore in May
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Lake Maggiore?
- May is not an optimal month for Lake Maggiore (Score: 53/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Lake Maggiore in May?
- In May, Lake Maggiore sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 12°C (54°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 27°C (81°F), the coldest nights around 6°C (43°F).
- How much rain falls in Lake Maggiore in May?
- In May, Lake Maggiore receives an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain over 12 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Lake Maggiore get in May?
- Lake Maggiore averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
