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Naples in May
What May is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Naples. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny, with the islands opening for the season; one of the best months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Naples: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:13
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild, green and increasingly sunny, with Easter traditions and the islands reopening; the best weather for Pompeii and Vesuvius.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Feast of San Gennaro — blood liquefaction ritual (Saturday before the first Sunday of May)
- Maggio dei Monumenti — openings and events at monuments (usually May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Castel dell'Ovo
Come at sunset and climb to the top terrace for views of the Lungomare and Vesuvius.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Kids
Viewpoint · Vomero
Castel Sant'Elmo and Certosa di San Martino
On the Vomero hill, the star-shaped Castel Sant'Elmo has ramparts with a 360-degree view over the city, the bay and Vesuvius.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Art
Gallery · Capodimonte
Museo di Capodimonte
Allow time for the royal apartments and the porcelain parlour, then picnic in the park.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Lungomare promenade
The pedestrian seafront along Via Partenope and Via Caracciolo runs for about 2.5 km from Castel dell'Ovo towards Mergellina, with views of Vesuvius, Capri and the Sorrento peninsula.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Naples?
One of the best months to visit Naples, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April, June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Naples?
It is one of the best months to visit Naples. Warm and sunny, with the islands opening for the season; one of the best months.
+How warm is Naples in May?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in May?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.