Month guide · Verona · Italy
Verona in May
What May is really like in Verona: 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 Verona. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Warm days and gardens in bloom; a good month for the Giardino Giusti and Lake Garda.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Verona: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with April (18°C (64°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:39
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild weather, blossom around Lake Garda and quieter streets; Easter and Vinitaly fill hotels in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Verona, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Garden · Veronetta
Giardino Giusti
Let children loose in the maze, then climb to the belvedere for one of the quietest views in Verona.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Theme park · Castelnuovo del Garda
Gardaland
Italy's best-known theme park stands near the southeast shore of Lake Garda, about 25 km west of Verona, with roller coasters, water rides, themed areas for small children and the adjoining Sea Life aquarium.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Historic site · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Arena di Verona
Climb to the top tiers for a view over Piazza Bra and the rooftops; daytime access can be reduced on opera days while sets are prepared.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Experience · Piazza Bra and the Arena
Opera at the Arena
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival, held since 1913, stages large-scale productions of operas such as Aida, Carmen and Nabucco on summer evenings.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Verona?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Verona?
It is one of the best months to visit Verona. Warm days and gardens in bloom; a good month for the Giardino Giusti and Lake Garda.
+How warm is Verona in May?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Verona in May?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.