Author: Irina
We are talking about the most beautiful month in Italy: how many degrees, where to go and can you swim?
Catching Italy in late spring is like catching the lavender bloom in Provence, very picturesque, but fleeting. In 31 days, the country wakes up, decorates and only sets up the hot sun (and a high summer price tag).
Therefore, Italy for May is a great scenario. Warm enough, active and Instagram-fit. Moreover, the cost of tours in 2021 starts from 50 thousand rubles per week! Where to look?
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
Click on the low price calendars, find out when the cheapest departure dates are. Have a Schengen visa? Take a look at the section of last minute deals.
Beach holidays at the sea in Italy
Purposefully visiting Italy in May for swimming is not serious, but a few words about a beach holiday is worth saying.
Despite the fact that the sea is officially diving from mid-June, the beach season opens in spring. All of Italy in early May crawls out to bask on the sand on holidays, and after sunny days become an obvious reason to get out of the city. Persistent people taste the water, and then with a toe. 🙂 There is an alternative to swimming in the sea - an apartment / hotel with a pool (May weather warms up quickly) or thermal springs in the north or in Ischia.
A budget vacation is, of course, not about Italy. If you compare within the country, cheapest vacation will be released:
- on the shores of the Adriatic Sea - in the cities of Rimini and Riccione
- slightly more expensive, but still acceptable - Apulia and the Odyssey coast
- the island of Sicily is within reason
For "expensive and rich" tourists go to the Ligurian and Amalfi coast, to the Tuscan Riviera, to Sardinia and Capri. Unlike the above, these resorts are not for package tours.
How to organize an independent travel? Skyscanner and Aviasales are looking for inexpensive flights. Accommodation is best found on RoomGuru (hotels / hostels) and Airbnb (rooms / apartments / villas).
A big plus is that even in highly promoted places, prices in Italy in May are still unseasonally restrained. As soon as summer appears on the calendar, they will skyrocket.
Weather in May in the resorts of Italy
In three words - spring in Italy. It blooms with poppies, smells like lemons and warms you like summer.
Warm days prevail during the month, and hot days in the south. Rains, if they happen, are in the north, which is very rare. The weather in Italy in May and the climate itself differ in different parts of the country, but in each region the air temperature during the day is consistently above + 20 ° C. Ideally suitable for excursions, the memories will really be about the landscapes, and not about the terrible heat and wild crowds.
Although the weather forecast is full of sunshine in May in Italy in general, evenings can be chilly.
Air temperature in Italy in May
Climbed to the observation deck in the city of Bergamo (near Milan)
The temperature in Italy in May is kept at stable levels, and, in principle, there are no sharp changes.
Where is it warmer? In the south, Campania, Calabria and Sardinia with Sicily warm up well - up to + 27 ° C. At the same time, at night the air temperature in Italy in May and in these resorts can drop to + 12 ° C ... + 15 ° C. The coldest regions are the northern ones (Liguria, Venice, Milan). Although, how to say cold, during the day + 18 ° C ... + 20 ° C.
Italy at the end of May is getting hotter and tiring for walking, but this does not stop the growing flow of tourists.
Sea temperature in Italy in May
Experience shows that the Tyrrhenian Sea (Sicily) in May is warmer than the other four, washing Italy. The Adriatic and the Ligurian Sea barely reach + 18 ° C, the Ionian and Mediterranean invigorate with their + 19 ° C (moreover, this water temperature in Italy is relevant at the end of the month).
So is it possible to swim in May? More likely no than yes. You can go in, squeal and run out, because even in Sicily - dry and hot - the water is only + 20 ° C.
If you do not get attached to the sea, in April-May you can still visit the island of Ischia and its hot thermal springs.
| Water and air temperature in Italy (May) | |||
| Average air temperature, + ° C | Average sea temperature, + ° C | ||
| In the afternoon | At night | ||
| Rome | 23 | 14 | 19 |
| Rimini | 21 | 15 | 18 |
| Sicily | 23 | 14 | 20 |
| Genoa | 20 | 16 | 18 |
| Naples | 23 | 16 | 20 |
Prices for tours to Italy in May 2021
Please note that the indicated prices for tours to Italy are indicative and relevant at the time of publication of the article.
Inexpensively grabbing a tour for the May holidays in Italy in two ways:
- Early booking - for 2-3 months Rimini with a flight from Moscow for 7 days costs from 50-55 thousand rubles for two, Rome - from 70 thousand
- Last minute tours - provided that they appear, the price will be within the same limits, because usual offers by this moment are already 30-40% higher
We have brought the lowest prices to budget cities, and on average, “expensive” Italy in May 2021 costs from 120,000 rubles for two (with accommodation in a hotel of 5 * and breakfast).
Airfare to Rome, Milan
Flight from Moscow to Rome in May - from 10,500 rubles. Of course, tickets departing on May 1 or 9 - on holidays - will cost more. Play with dates whenever possible and watch the price change.
Moscow-Milan, Moscow-Venice round trip - from 7000 rubles. The flights are carried out by the well-known Victory, but just think - for such a ridiculous amount to fly to the most beautiful cities in Italy!
Sightseeing Italy - Things to Do in May 2021
Looking for attractions in Milan - Duomo and Victor Emmanuel II Gallery
Italy is a country with a rich history, where every corner is full of palaces, cathedrals, fountains, ancient temples. Even the biggest skeptics are breathtaking at the grandeur of museums, architecture and art galleries.
What to see in the first place from this splendor?
- Cathedrals of San Marco in Venice, St. Peter in the Vatican, Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
- From museums - the complex in the Vatican and the Uffizi gallery in Florence
- Theatergoers should definitely visit La Scala in Milan
- It is in May that you have the opportunity to go to the Iris Garden in Florence, which is open for several weeks, and see the famous cycling race Giro d'Italia
Italy in May and June is very fond of all sorts of mass entertainment and festivals. For example, the wild boar festival and the bread festival in Florence.
What to do in Italy on the islands? The most beautiful and therefore popular is Sicily. Here you can just walk, contemplate, inhale - and you won't get bored.
- In the town of San Vito Lo Capo - the best beach on the Italian coast with the whitest sand, turquoise sea and picturesque mountains and grottoes
- The communes of Erice, Marsala and Castellammare del Golfo are well worth driving. Types - postcard
- Diving in Italy is also practiced, on a small island near Sicily - Ustica
Rome in May
What could be more exciting than visiting Rome in May to see historical shrines with your own eyes?
The weather in Rome disposes to unhurried movement around the city for days on end - in this regard, May is definitely "suitable" for the capital.
Must-visit places: Colosseum, Pantheon, Capitol Hill, Spanish Steps and the famous Trevi Fountain.
Milan in May
On the waterfront in Milan - a scattering of all-you-can-eat cafes (buffet)
for only 10-15 euros per person 😉
The center of world fashion awaits lovers of shopping and sightseeing throughout the year. Spring Milan is a great opportunity to see Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle and enjoy the beauty of Sempione Park.
The weather in Milan is sunny in May, although it can rain at times. But the vicissitudes of the climate won't get in the way of good shopping. Those wishing to combine shopping with an inspection of the beauties of architecture can be advised to go to the shopping gallery of Victor Emmanuel II.
Rimini in May
Rimini is a large resort on the Adriatic coast, the center of the Roman Riviera. Rimini in May is not yet overcrowded with tourists, but it is already warm enough.
On clear days it is comfortable to visit local attractions: Arch of Augustus, Castel Sismondo, Italy in Miniature Park. Or go to neighboring San Marino and Bologna.
- Tours to Rimini in May - from 52,000 rubles for two for 7 nights
Where better to go in Italy in May
If you have not yet decided where it is better to relax in Italy, and are planning your first trip to the country, you can consider the traditional orientation route - Rome-Florence-Venice.
Where is it warm in Italy in May? Most of all - in Sicily. Here, among the breathtaking mountain landscapes and stunning beaches, you can catch the real zen of a beach holiday.
Those wishing to relax quietly among the beautiful nature will find the cozy island of Capri, but it is by no means cheap. If you want to focus on your health, your choice would be a vacation on the island of Ischia with its famous thermal parks.
Prices for holidays in Italy
Prices for holidays in Italy in May begin to increase slightly in comparison with previous months. The cost of living depends on the level of comfort. Good housing will cost from 50 to 100-150 euros. Meals will need about 50 euros per day per person.
Car rental is not cheap (you can find out the price tag in Italy for May 2021
Map of resorts of Italy
Well, what is this Italy of yours to me? I want to swim! Then we advise (the lower, the colder the sea):
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