Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Matera
Italy · Basilicata
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Early to mid
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 57°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days this month.
25%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 56°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
56%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 75°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain9%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday75°F
Rain13%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain18%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening70°F
Rain10%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 40 | 2.1 | 8 | 7.4 | 77 |
| Feb | 56 | 41 | 2.0 | 8 | 8.4 | 74 |
| Mar | 61 | 44 | 2.2 | 9 | 9.8 | 71 |
| Apr | 67 | 49 | 2.0 | 9 | 11.0 | 69 |
| May | 76 | 57 | 1.5 | 8 | 12.5 | 64 |
| Jun | 86 | 66 | 1.1 | 6 | 13.4 | 56 |
| Jul | 92 | 70 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.7 | 51 |
| Aug | 91 | 70 | 0.8 | 5 | 12.9 | 55 |
| Sep | 82 | 63 | 1.6 | 6 | 10.9 | 64 |
| Oct | 73 | 56 | 2.1 | 7 | 9.1 | 74 |
| Nov | 64 | 49 | 2.8 | 8 | 7.4 | 79 |
| Dec | 56 | 43 | 2.2 | 8 | 6.8 | 79 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 24, 2026
Data & methodology