Weather for Florence in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 13 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 73 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Florence in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +75°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +48°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +81°F.
Is Florence warm or cold in May?
Florence is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +55°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Florence:
Climate in Florence in May
Florence weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+72°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+41°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+97°F
+102°F
Rainfall
82 mm
73 mm
45 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
68%
68%
65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
8
9
12
Cloudy days
6
6
6
Rainy days
14
13
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +72°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 82 mm to 73 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 9.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Florence in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Florence is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 157 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Florence wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Florence?
This is the weather in Florence in May 2023:
1 May
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+66°F
2 May
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+65°F
3 May
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+71°F
4 May
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+78°F
5 May
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+78°F
6 May
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+79°F
7 May
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+79°F
8 May
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+77°F
9 May
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+80°F
10 May
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+63°F
11 May
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+68°F
12 May
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+66°F
13 May
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+70°F
14 May
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+64°F
15 May
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+70°F
16 May
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+62°F
17 May
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+68°F
18 May
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+71°F
19 May
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+64°F
20 May
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+67°F
21 May
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+79°F
22 May
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+81°F
23 May
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+83°F
24 May
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+80°F
25 May
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+80°F
26 May
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+85°F
27 May
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+83°F
28 May
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+83°F
29 May
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+83°F
30 May
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+83°F
31 May
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+80°F
In May 2023 Florence had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Florence climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Florence in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+63°F) and the highest in 2022 (+72°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 499 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1440 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in May:
Is May a good time to visit Florence?
May is a really good time to go to Florence. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Florence.
Can you sunbathe in Florence in May?
May has mild temperatures in Florence. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Florence rainy in May?
Florence is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Florence in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florence in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.