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Naples in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Naples in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Naples in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Naples in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +22°C and about 14 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 38 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Naples has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Naples in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Naples for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +29°C.

Is Naples warm or cold in May?

Naples is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +15°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Naples:

Climate in Naples in May

Naples weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+18°C+22°C+26°C
Min. temperature
0°C+8°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+34°C+37°C
Rainfall
72 mm38 mm20 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%70%69%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
111419
Cloudy days
13139
Rainy days
642
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +22°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 38 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 11 to 14.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Naples in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Naples is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Naples based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Naples wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 192 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Naples?

This is the weather in Naples in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+22°C
2 May
☁️
+20°C
3 May
☁️
+20°C
4 May
☁️
+21°C
5 May
☀️
+25°C
6 May
🌧️
+22°C
7 May
🌧️
+19°C
8 May
☁️
+21°C
9 May
☁️
+23°C
10 May
☀️
+25°C
11 May
☀️
+22°C
12 May
☀️
+22°C
13 May
☀️
+23°C
14 May
☀️
+23°C
15 May
☀️
+23°C
16 May
☀️
+24°C
17 May
☀️
+24°C
18 May
☀️
+29°C
19 May
☀️
+27°C
20 May
☀️
+25°C
21 May
☀️
+24°C
22 May
☁️
+24°C
23 May
☀️
+25°C
24 May
☀️
+29°C
25 May
☀️
+32°C
26 May
☁️
+32°C
27 May
☀️
+33°C
28 May
☀️
+28°C
29 May
☀️
+26°C
30 May
☀️
+26°C
31 May
☀️
+29°C
In May 2023 Naples had 22 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Naples climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Naples in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+20°C) and the highest in 2003 (+28°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 176 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Naples in May:

Is May a good time to visit Naples?

May is a really good time to go to Naples. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Naples.

Can you sunbathe in Naples in May?

May has mild temperatures in Naples. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Naples rainy in May?

Naples is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Naples in May?

The amount of sunny days in Naples during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Naples

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Naples, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.