Where is the sea coldest in Italy in May?

Vernazza Beach in Italy has the coldest sea in Italy in May, averaging about 19.0 °C. Riomaggiore Beach (19.0 °C) and Baia del Silenzio are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Italy are warm enough to swim in May?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Italy reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these May sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Italy in May

Where the sea is coolest across Italy during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Vernazza Beach (Liguria, Italy) is the coolest at around 19°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Vernazza Beach
Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
2
Riomaggiore Beach
Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
3
Baia del Silenzio
Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
4
Spiaggia di San Fruttuoso
Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
5
Bagni Lido
Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
6
Spotorno Beach
Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
7
Forte dei Marmi
Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
8
Marina di Pietrasanta
Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
9
Cala Violina
Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
10
Cala del Gesso
Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
11
Feniglia
Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
12
Sansone
Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
13
La Pelosa
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
14
Spiaggia Rosa
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
15
Cala Brandinchi
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
16
Cala Goloritzé
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
17
Spiaggia del Principe
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
18
Costa Rei
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
19
Tuerredda
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
20
Chia
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
21
Spiaggia di Piscinas
Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
22
Mondello
Sicily · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
23
San Vito Lo Capo
Sicily · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
24
Scala dei Turchi
Sicily · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average
25
Isola Bella
Sicily · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
19°C
May average

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Italy in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Italy in May?: Vernazza Beach in Italy has the coldest sea in Italy in May, averaging about 19.0 °C. Riomaggiore Beach (19.0 °C) and Baia del Silenzio are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Italy are warm enough to swim in May?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Italy reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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