May weather forecast
Capri, Italy

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Ships on the clear waters with the Faraglioni stone rocks in the Giardini di Augusto in Capri, Italy
Ships on the clear waters with the Faraglioni stone rocks in the Giardini di Augusto in Capri, Italy

Weather in May

May represents a delightful turning point in Capri's climate, as the Island warms up noticeably to an average high of 19.5°C. This shift contributes to an overall increase in the time spent outdoors due to extended daylight and higher UV index. Rainfall experiences another drop, reducing to 55mm on average, indicating a further enhancement in weather conditions. The calming wind speed underpins the general upswing in temperature, generating a lovely balance between warmth and cool breezes. Undeniably, May's burgeoning warmth and idyllic weather conditions make it an attractive period for island explorations.

Temperature

Capri in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.5°C, indicating a slight variation from April's 16.6°C. The month of May is marked by an average minimum temperature of 16.9°C, slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Capri is 72%.

Rainfall

In Capri, Italy, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 55mm of accumulated precipitation. In Capri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.7 days and collects up to 815mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Capri, snow does not fall in January through November.

Sea temperature

In Capri, in May, the average water temperature is 19°C.
Note: For the majority of people, swimming in water at 19°C is not enjoyable. The challenge of controlling breathing escalates as the temperature decreases from 21°C to 15°C.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:26 CEST.

Sunshine

In Capri, Italy, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In Capri, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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FAQ

What is the usual temperature for Capri in May?

Capri in May has an average high-temperature of 19.5°C and an average low-temperature of 16.9°C.

What is the average humidity in May in Capri?

In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in Capri in May?

In May, in Capri, Italy, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout May, 55mm of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Capri?

In Capri, Italy, snow does not fall in January through November.

How cold is the water in May in Capri?

In Capri, the average seawater temperature in May is 19°C. Swimming in 19°C is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C.

What is the average length of the day in May in Capri?

In May, the average day length in Capri is 14h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Capri?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:26 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Capri have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Capri?

In Capri, Italy, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Capri, Italy

Average temperature in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (13.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (10.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Capri, Italy

Average pressure in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Capri, Italy

Average wind speed in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Capri, Italy

Average humidity in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

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Average rainfall in May
Capri, Italy

Average rainfall in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average rainfall in May: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Capri, Italy

Average rainfall days in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Capri, Italy

Average snowfall days in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Capri, Italy

Average sea temperature in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in May: 19°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.9°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Capri, Italy

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Capri, Italy

Average sunshine days in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Capri, Italy

Average UV index in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Capri, Italy

Average cloud cover in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in May
Capri, Italy

Average visibility in May - Capri, Italy
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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