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Elba in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Elba in May is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 19 °C (mild), and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.

Bucht mit klarem Wasser auf ElbaElba · MayPhoto: Biblioteca Centrale del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
19 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
18 °C
Rainy days
4 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited60/100
City breakExcellent95/100
ActiveExcellent93/100
FamilyLimited59/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 4 rainy days)

To consider

  • Sea still cool (18 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
13
J
12
F
14
M
16
A
19
M
23
J
25
J
26
A
24
S
20
O
17
N
14
D
Rainy daysdays
7
J
7
F
6
M
6
A
4
M
2
J
1
J
2
A
5
S
8
O
9
N
8
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Elba in May?

Daytime highs average around 19 °C, with nights around 17 °C.

Can you swim in Elba in May?

The sea is about 18 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Elba in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 4 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Elba?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.