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Warmest sea temperature in Italy in May

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

  1. 1
    Vernazza Beach
    Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Riomaggiore Beach
    Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Baia del Silenzio
    Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Spiaggia di San Fruttuoso
    Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Bagni Lido
    Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Spotorno Beach
    Liguria · Italy · Ligurian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Forte dei Marmi
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Viareggio Beach
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Marina di Pietrasanta
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Cala Violina
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Cala del Gesso
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Feniglia
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Sansone
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Spiaggia di Cavoli
    Tuscany · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  15. 15
    La Pelosa
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Spiaggia Rosa
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Cala Brandinchi
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Cala Goloritzé
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Spiaggia del Principe
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Costa Rei
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Tuerredda
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Chia
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Spiaggia di Piscinas
    Sardinia · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Mondello
    Sicily · Italy · Tyrrhenian Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  25. 25
    San Vito Lo Capo
    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 warmest in Italy in May?
Vernazza Beach in Italy has the warmest sea in Italy in May, averaging about 19.0 °C. Riomaggiore Beach (19.0 °C) and Baia del Silenzio follow close behind.
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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