Verdict: Good month
Cinque Terre Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Cinque Terre — highs around 20°C (68°F), ideal for a full day on foot. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Cinque Terre.
Average high
20°C / 68°F
Average low
13°C / 55°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
149 mm
What to pack for Cinque Terre in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Cinque Terre: Aug (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (11°C / 52°F) · Wettest: May (~16 rain days)
11°
4°
Jan
13°
6°
Feb
14°
6°
Mar
17°
8°
Apr
20°
13°
May
25°
17°
Jun
28°
20°
Jul
29°
20°
Aug
24°
16°
Sep
20°
13°
Oct
15°
8°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)