What May feels like in Turin
For Turin, May is late spring on the calendar. Mild afternoons make it easy to spend hours outdoors. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights are cool. The air is fairly humid, though at these temperatures it rarely feels oppressive.
Rain in Turin in May
May is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about every other day. When rain comes it is heavy, about 9.7 mm (0.4 in) per wet day, often in short, strong bursts. That is close to Turin's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 9 mm). May is Turin's wettest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in May
Mid-month, Turin gets 14 h 49 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:01 am to sunset near 8:50 pm. Days are getting longer: 1 h 22 min more daylight than in mid-April. Measured sunshine covers about 73% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How May compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, May comes out as the 5th warmest month in Turin. Afternoons run 3.5°C (6.3°F) warmer than in April, with 39 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into June. The next month's average high: 25.7°C (78.3°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
Tips for visiting Turin in May
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Turin in May?
Afternoons average 20.8°C (69.4°F) and nights about 10.9°C (51.6°F) — mild by most people's standards. It is the 5th warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Turin in May?
Yes, fairly — rain falls about every other day and totals about 136 mm, so an umbrella is worth carrying.
What should I wear in Turin in May?
The numbers point to versatile layers, rain protection and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is May or June better for visiting Turin?
June scores better on our climate ranking (#7 of 12 vs #8), rated Good against Good. June is warmer and has fewer rainy days.