Best Beaches in Italy in May

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These are the best beaches in Italy in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Italy in May

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    10.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.7hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Isola Bella. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Isola Bella for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Spiaggia Porto Selvaggio. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Spiaggia Porto Selvaggio for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Gallipoli. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Gallipoli for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    9.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.7 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Rabbit Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Rabbit Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    11.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Otranto. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Otranto for prolonged periods of time.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    10.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Cala Mariolu. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Cala Mariolu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    10.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Cala Goloritze. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). May is too cold for swimming in Cala Goloritze for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    10.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Cala Luna. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cala Luna for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    10.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Cala Biriola. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cala Biriola for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    9.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.1hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in San Vito Lo Capo. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in San Vito Lo Capo.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    10.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 72% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.3hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Cala Sinzias. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cala Sinzias for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Sorrento. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Sorrento.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    8.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    5.7 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.7hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.6cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Milazzo. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Milazzo for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    10.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 72% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.3hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Porto Giunco. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Porto Giunco for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Mondello Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Mondello Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Castellammare del Golfo. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Castellammare del Golfo for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Capri Island. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Capri Island for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    8.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Ischia Ponte. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Ischia Ponte for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    8.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Lacco Ameno Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Lacco Ameno Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    9.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.1hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Cala Rossa. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cala Rossa for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Spiaggia del Fornillo. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Spiaggia del Fornillo for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Maronti Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Maronti Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 59% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Sant'Angelo. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Sant'Angelo for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Scopello. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Scopello for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    8.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Procida Island. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Procida Island for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Baja. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Baja for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Spiaggia di Atrani. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Spiaggia di Atrani for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Romazzino Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Romazzino Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in La Cinta Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in La Cinta Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 22°C (71°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    8.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    5.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Lerici Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Lerici Beach.

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