Weather for Florence in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +28°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 95 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Florence in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +26°C with a maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +5°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +26°C.
Is Florence warm or cold in May?
Florence is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Florence:
Climate in Florence in May
Florence weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+28°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
-3°C
+3°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+38°C
+40°C
Rainfall
79 mm
95 mm
119 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
68%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
9
6
Cloudy days
6
6
4
Rainy days
13
15
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +24°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 95 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 68%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in April to 9 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Florence in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Florence is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 75 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Florence wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Florence?
This is the weather in Florence in May 2024:
1 May
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+22°C
2 May
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+23°C
3 May
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+23°C
4 May
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+23°C
5 May
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+24°C
6 May
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+27°C
7 May
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+27°C
8 May
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+29°C
9 May
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+34°C
10 May
☀️
+28°C
11 May
☀️
+28°C
12 May
☀️
+30°C
13 May
☀️
+29°C
14 May
☁️
+28°C
15 May
☀️
+29°C
16 May
☀️
+31°C
17 May
☀️
+29°C
18 May
☁️
+26°C
19 May
🌧️
+22°C
20 May
☁️
+24°C
21 May
🌧️
+25°C
22 May
☀️
+28°C
23 May
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+27°C
24 May
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+27°C
25 May
☁️
+27°C
26 May
☁️
+22°C
27 May
🌧️
+19°C
28 May
🌫️
+19°C
29 May
🌫️
+25°C
30 May
☁️
+28°C
31 May
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+26°C
In May 2024 Florence had 19 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Florence climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Florence in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+22°C) and the highest in 1990 (+26°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 844 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1954 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in May:
Is May a good time to visit Florence?
May is a really good time to go to Florence. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Florence.
Can you sunbathe in Florence in May?
May is warm in Florence. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Florence rainy in May?
Florence is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Florence in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florence in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
