Rimini in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Rimini suits a mix of city walks and time on the waterfront: days average +20 °C. Nights are noticeably cooler, so it is less suited to travellers who need summer warmth around the clock.
Weather in May
For warmer daytime weather, consider late May: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +21 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +14 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +19 °C | +13 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 May | +20 °C | +14 °C | +21 °C |
| 21–31 May | +22 °C | +15 °C | +22 °C |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +21 °C for the month. It averages +20 °C in the first ten days and +22 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rimini.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 11 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 6 to 14 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +16 °C | +10 °C | +17 °C |
| May | +20 °C | +14 °C | +21 °C |
| June | +26 °C | +19 °C | +26 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Rimini compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- A walk around the historic centre can continue across the pedestrian Tiberius Bridge towards Borgo San Giuliano. The waterside offers a view of the Roman bridge’s five stone arches.
- Borgo San Giuliano is an option for a dry-day stroll. Murals on its façades depict Fellini and characters from his films.
- Film lovers may enjoy the Fellini Museum. The displays in Sismondo Castle and Fulgor Palace offer indoor options for rain, while Malatesta Square forms the outdoor part of the route.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.