Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Elba, Italy in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
7h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Elba, Italy with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is close to Elba's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May36mm average rain
May sits near Elba's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7 hours average sun
May sits close to Elba's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to Elba's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May sits close to Elba's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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