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Cortina d'Ampezzo in May
Cortina d'Ampezzo warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 52°F in April, with lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain.
It scores 70/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (110 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What May feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 41°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (110 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- Comfort improves from 61/100 in April to 70/100.
- Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 41°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Corso Italia
Cortina's pedestrian main street for an evening passeggiata.
Why now May scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Rifugio Locatelli
Hut facing the north faces of the Tre Cime, the loop's best lunch stop.
Enoteca Cortina
Long-running wine bar in the center with a big Italian list.
Rifugio Averau
Mountain hut above Cinque Torri with serious cooking and a terrace.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Cinque Torri
Chairlift to five rock towers with restored WWI trenches.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Val Gardena in May~22 mi · highs 60°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bolzano in May~37 mi · highs 72°F, 3.8 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Lake Bled in May~95 mi · highs 68°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in May~97 mi · highs 66°F, 5.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,629 m to Cortina d'Ampezzo's ~1,225 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cortina d'Ampezzo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Cortina d'Ampezzo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 70/100 against a best of 79 in June – September. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain. Our Dolomites High Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cortina d'Ampezzo in May?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cortina d'Ampezzo in May?
Some: about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.9 in (1064 mm).
What should I pack for Cortina d'Ampezzo in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 41°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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