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Naples in May
The weather in May
In May, Naples averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 41 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 25%.
Days are 3.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.7°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 79/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Naples.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 20:13 local time, giving 14 h 27 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 56 minutes over the month.
In May, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.
Why 79/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 56/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Naples this month
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Naples in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Naples?
May scores 79/100 for Naples, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 9 wet days.
How warm is Naples in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Naples in May?
Naples receives about 41 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 9 days.
Can you swim in Naples in May?
The sea averages 19°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.