Elba Island · SpringMonth summary
Elba Island weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Elba Island 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: May is a good time to visit Elba Island. July remains slightly better (+1.7 pts).
By trip type
Elba Island in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Elba Island. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 12°C | 25% | 1.3 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 14°C | 30% | 2.2 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 15°C | 29% | 1.6 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 11°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.7 | 12.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 21°C | 31% | 1.9 | 13.3h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 16% | 0.8 | 14.3h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 29°C | 8% | 0.6 | 14.4h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 15% | 1.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 25°C | 29% | 2.5 | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.9 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 12°C | 17°C | 38% | 3.6 | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 9°C | 14°C | 33% | 2.6 | 8.2h | 5.4/10 |
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, Elba Island averages 21°C, 31% rainy days and 13.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Elba Island in May
Is May a good time to visit Elba Island?
May is an excellent time to visit Elba Island (score 7.7/10). With 21°C, 13.3h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Elba Island in May?
With 21°C max and 13.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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