Verona or Venice in May?
On climate data, Verona comes out ahead overall in May. See the per-criterion details below.
VeronaPhoto: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
VenicePhoto: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in May
| Criterion | Verona | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 22 °C | 21 °C |
| Average daily low | 12 °C | 15 °C |
| Sea | n/a | 18 °C |
| Rainy days | 14 rainy days (est.) | 13 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 70 % | 72 % |
Winner by travel type
Verona or Venice in May: the short answer
In May, Verona comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Verona 73/100 vs Venice 66/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on May as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Verona averages a climate score of 62/100, Venice 57/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in May, side by side
The average daily high is about 22 °C in Verona and 21 °C in Venice — warmer in Verona. Average daily lows are around 12 °C versus 15 °C.
On rain, Verona sees about 14 rainy days in May and Venice about 13 — drier in Venice. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Verona records roughly 121 rainy days and Venice about 120 — the drier of the two overall is Venice. At their sunniest, Verona reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (July) and Venice about 8 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Verona is at its best in May, June, September and October, while Venice peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the May scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Venice scores higher in May (Verona 82 vs Venice 84).
Active & hiking: Venice scores higher in May (Verona 76 vs Venice 78).
Family: Verona scores higher in May (Verona 63 vs Venice 57).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For May specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Verona carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Verona if its strong months and profile match your plan, Venice if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.