Late spring · Weather & things to do
Val d'Orcia in May
Val d'Orcia warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 62°F in April, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.6 in (65 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Val d'Orcia's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 62°F in April.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in April to 86/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Val d'Orcia in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bagno Vignoni
Village whose main square is a thermal pool; soak in the free pools below.
Why now May scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Montepulciano
Hilltop town with Renaissance palaces and wine cellars beneath them.
Osteria Acquacheta
Tiny osteria serving bistecca and pecorino at shared tables.
Cantine Contucci
Ancient cellars under Piazza Grande, making Vino Nobile for centuries.
Trattoria Latte di Luna
Pienza trattoria known for roast suckling pig and pici.
Nearby in May
- Siena in May~24 mi · highs 72°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Chianti in May~39 mi · highs 73°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Florence in May~52 mi · highs 74°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Piran in May~193 mi · highs 71°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Val d'Orcia in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Val d'Orcia?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
How hot is Val d'Orcia in May?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Val d'Orcia in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.8 in (782 mm).
What should I pack for Val d'Orcia in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Val d'Orcia
Routes in season in May
- Tuscany Hill Towns Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Val d'Orcia in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.