SeasonMapLivigno weather in May
Italy
May in Livigno: cold, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Livigno · #1184 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Livigno in May
Other months in Livigno
Livigno's forum calls February the pick of the ski season — deep snow already on the ground, and regulars visiting mid-month reported fresh snow on all but a couple of days of their stay. It's consistently rated the most reliable month for conditions here, with plenty of shops and restaurants open to match the crowds.
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Livigno climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 127 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 42.7 cm / 16.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Livigno in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Livigno's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLivigno's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Livigno in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Duty-free zone
1 Jan – 31 DecThe valley has been outside the customs and VAT area since 1805, so fuel, alcohol and electronics are markedly cheaper here. There are allowance limits, and customs at Foscagno checks on the way out. Source ↗
- Closure
Forcola pass shut for winter
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyThe pass into Switzerland over the Bernina side closes for the winter, leaving the Foscagno road and the single-lane Munt la Schera tunnel, which runs to a timetable rather than continuously. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
25 Nov – 3 May · usuallyThe valley floor sits high enough to hold snow from late November into early May, which makes this one of the longest reliable seasons in the Italian Alps. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 43 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Livigno — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Livigno?
Livigno in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Livigno?
- May in Livigno: cold, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Livigno on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Livigno in May?
- In May, Livigno averages a daily high of 11°C and a low of 0.5°C, with about 127.2 mm of rain over roughly 21.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Livigno in May?
- Livigno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.
- Does it snow in Livigno in May?
- Livigno sees roughly 42.7 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Davos' Mountain railways open for summer around 1 May – 25 Oct, and Ischgl's Top of the Mountain closing concert on 2 May.