Florence weather in May

May in Florence: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Florence · #147 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Florence climate normals — May

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall96 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight14.7 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Florence in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Florence?
May in Florence: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Florence on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Florence in May?
In May, Florence averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 11.5°C, with about 96.1 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Florence in May?
Florence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.

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