May weather forecast
Milan, Italy

As May arrives, Milan starts to simmer with the onset of summer, hosting longer daylight hours that stretch to 14.9 hours. The seamless transition from spring to summer leads to a drastic increase in the city's temperature with highs of 22.3°C. Lavish greenery, locals and foreigners basking in the sunlight, and al fresco dining are the hallmarks of May in Milan. It's the perfect time to embrace outdoor life and let the warm Italian sun kiss the skin.

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's refreshing 17.4°C to an agreeable 22.3°C. In May, Milan experiences an average nighttime temperature of 11.6°C.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Milan, during May, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm of precipitation. In Milan, Italy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83 days and collects up to 920mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In Milan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:03 CEST.

Sunshine

In Milan, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.