SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in May
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May in Matera: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Matera · #62 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Matera climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera 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.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Matera'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).
Best weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Matera — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Matera in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Matera?
- May in Matera: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in May?
- In May, Matera averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 13.2°C, with about 66.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in May?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in May
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Positano's Hotels and ferries reopen around 20 Mar – 1 May, and Sorrento's Lemon harvest around 15 Feb – 31 May.