Weather in Amalfi Coast in May

May in Amalfi Coast is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.

In Italy, this is how Amalfi Coast actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and February, May sits in the middle of Amalfi Coast's year.

Amalfi Coast
Average temp
18°C

11–24°C

Rainfall
54 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
8 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Warm days in Amalfi Coast in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.

You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.

Rain

Mixed skies in Amalfi Coast in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • Sun protection

  • Rain jacket

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Amalfi Coast

Dates are a starting point for May.

All hotels in Amalfi Coast

Travel guides for Amalfi Coast

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Amalfi Coast

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

Similar weather in May

Other destinations whose May averages sit close to this one.

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FAQs about Amalfi Coast

Climate averages for Amalfi Coast, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Amalfi Coast is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

August is the hottest month, with an average around 25°C.

November is the wettest month, with about 159 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.