Weather in Venice in May
May in Venice is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Italy, this is how Venice actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, May sits in the middle of Venice's year.
Pack for Venice in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 19°C
13–24°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Venice 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
May is a wetter month in Venice. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
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 Venice
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Venice
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Venice
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FAQs about Venice
Climate averages for Venice, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Venice 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.
September is the wettest month, with about 106 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
