Puglia · SpringMonth summary
Puglia weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Puglia 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 (7.9/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Puglia in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (22°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Puglia. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 12°C | 34% | 2.5 | 7.9h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 29% | 1.7 | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 15°C | 38% | 2.5 | 10.1h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 19°C | 32% | 1.8 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 34% | 2.3 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 28°C | 26% | 1.6 | 13.9h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.9 | 13.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 31°C | 19% | 1.0 | 12.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 27°C | 25% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 22°C | 23% | 1.5 | 9.4h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 17°C | 36% | 2.9 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 13°C | 29% | 1.8 | 7.9h | 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, Puglia averages 22°C, 34% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Puglia in May
Is May a good time to visit Puglia?
May is an excellent time to visit Puglia (score 7.9/10). With 22°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Puglia in May?
With 22°C max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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