Florence Weather in May

What's the weather like in Florence (Tuscany) in May 2024?

The climate in Florence during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Florence and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Florence weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.5°C 72.4°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Florence with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Florence

Florence average temperature in May

May rainfall

Florence average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Florence average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Florence in May 2024.

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Florence weather stats

Florence weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: July 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January 8.8°C 47.8°F
Wettest month: November 114mm 4.5ins
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