Capri · SpringMonth summary
Capri weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Capri in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Capri in May: 19°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Capri in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Spring marks the start of the good season in Capri. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (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 | 11°C | 13°C | 41% | 3.5 | 8.1h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 12°C | 13°C | 32% | 2.7 | 9.2h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 12°C | 14°C | 37% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 14°C | 16°C | 26% | 1.4 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 19°C | 25% | 1.6 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 21°C | 23°C | 8% | 0.6 | 13.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 26°C | 5% | 0.3 | 13.7h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 26°C | 9% | 0.7 | 12.2h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 24°C | 26% | 2.7 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 21°C | 32% | 3.0 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 16°C | 18°C | 52% | 6.4 | 8.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 15°C | 38% | 3.7 | 8.0h | 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, Capri averages 19°C, 25% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Capri in May
Is May a good time to visit Capri?
May is an excellent time to visit Capri (score 7.6/10). With 19°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Capri in May?
With 19°C max and 12.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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