01Weather
Venice weather in May
Afternoons in May average 21.3 °C (70 °F) and nights cool to 14.1 °C (57 °F). The month brings about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with April it is 4.0 °C warmer; June is 5.6 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical May | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 26 °C / 79 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 11 °C / 52 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 32 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest May day 2016–2025 | 28.0 °C / 7.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | 05:58 | 20:16 | 14.3 h |
| 15 May | 05:40 | 20:33 | 14.9 h |
| 31 May | 05:26 | 20:50 | 15.4 h |
Daylight grows by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Rome).
03Crowds
How busy Venice is in May
busy The main sights are busy in May. What drives it:
- Biennale
- Labour Day
- Vogalonga rowing regatta
- cruise season
04Public holidays
Public holidays in May 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 May 2027 | International Workers Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Venice in May
Every year in May
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Biennale di Venezia | April or May to November, art in odd years, architecture in even years | art |
| Vogalonga | a Sunday in May or June, non-competitive rowing | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Venice in May
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
May is one of the best months, with warm days around 22 °C, the Biennale in full swing at the Giardini and the Arsenale, the Vogalonga rowing procession on a Sunday in May or June and the cruise season adding day visitors. Labour Day on 1 May is a holiday. Book the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica ahead; queues grow by mid-morning. Rain falls on about eight days.
The Festa della Sensa, the marriage of Venice to the sea, falls on the Sunday after Ascension with a regatta to the Lido. The Salone Nautico boat show fills the Arsenale in late May or June. The lagoon islands are at their best. Daylight lasts until after eight. For the hot, humid, crowded month with Republic Day, see June.
09Compare
Venice month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 1 °C | 5 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| March | 13 °C | 6 °C | 6 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 17 °C | 10 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 14 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 27 °C | 19 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 29 °C | 21 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 29 °C | 20 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 24 °C | 16 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 19 °C | 12 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 13 °C | 6 °C | 8 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 9 °C | 2 °C | 6 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about May? See the best time to visit Venice.
10Elsewhere
May in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Rome in May | 24 °C | 5 |
| Prague in May | 19 °C | 11 |
| Budapest in May | 22 °C | 12 |
| Paris in May | 19 °C | 13 |
| Barcelona in May | 22 °C | 4 |
| Amsterdam in May | 18 °C | 9 |
11FAQ
Venice in May: your questions
Is May a good time to visit Venice?
May is a good month to visit Venice. Daytime highs average 21 °C (70 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Venice in May?
Expect mild days around 21 °C (70 °F) and nights near 14 °C (57 °F). One May in ten brings afternoons above 26 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Venice in May?
May brings about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Venice standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 32 percent.
What should I wear in Venice in May?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Venice crowded in May?
The main sights are busy in May. Main drivers: Biennale; Labour Day; Vogalonga rowing regatta.
What time does it get dark in Venice in May?
Around the middle of May the sun sets at about 20:33 and rises at 05:40, giving 14.9 hours of daylight.