Amalfi Coast · SpringMonth summary
Amalfi Coast weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amalfi Coast in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.7/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Amalfi Coast in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Path of the Gods walkable without heat — wisteria in bloom along the trail Spring marks the start of the good season in Amalfi Coast. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 13°C | 45% | 4.1 | 8.4h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 15°C | 39% | 3.7 | 9.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 16°C | 42% | 3.7 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 19°C | 38% | 2.3 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 22°C | 41% | 3.0 | 13.1h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 28°C | 18% | 1.1 | 14.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.7 | 14.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 22% | 1.1 | 12.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 27°C | 32% | 4.4 | 11.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 34% | 3.6 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 18°C | 53% | 7.8 | 8.6h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 4.6 | 8.1h | 5.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Amalfi Coast averages 22°C, 41% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amalfi Coast in May
Is May a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
May is an excellent time to visit Amalfi Coast (score 7.7/10). With 22°C, 13.1h of sunshine and 41% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Amalfi Coast in May?
With 22°C max and 13.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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