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Positano, May 23
Positano street view during May
Historical Weather Analysis

Positano Weather on May 23 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

cloudy

21.4°C

High

15.3°C

Low

21%

Rain

☀️ Feels like 21.6°C

partly-cloudy-day
YES, GOOD CHOICE
Peak Season

May 23 is generally a great time to visit Positano. While there is a slight chance of rain (21%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 21°C weather. Positano is currently in its most popular travel window, meaning vibrant crowds and premium pricing.

Currency

EUR

Euro

Language

Italian

+1 more

Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.643

Positano Weather Forecast for May 23

"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 21.4°C. 21% chance of rain."

What to Wear in Positano in May

Based on historical data for May 23, Positano typically experiences temperatures between 15.3°C and 21.4°C. We recommend packing t-shirt, light clothing to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (21% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Positano

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  • T-Shirt
  • Light Clothing

Average High

extreme-hot

21.4°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

15.3°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

21.6°C

☀️ Feels accurate

Rain Chance

rain

21%

Avg 1.2mm if it rains

Cloud Cover

cloudy

42%

Overcast

Pressure

pressure

1015 hPa

Low volatility

Positano Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

100%Highly Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±1.6°CStable
Precipitation
11-40%Moderate

🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 100% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

6.1High
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 30+ required, seek shade

Safe Sun Windows
Morning

04:00 - 10:00

Afternoon

16:00 - 19:00

Peak danger: 09:30 - 13:30
Time to Sunburn

Type I-II

🔴 13 min to burn

Type III-IV

🟡 20 min to burn

Type V-VI

🟢 33 min to burn

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

81Excellent
TemperatureWarm
HumidityMuggy
WindLight Breeze

Dew Point

17.2°C

Noticeable

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

😊 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours

Marine Conditions

Water Temp
20.1°C
🥃 Refreshing Tonic
Avg daily surface temperature
Surf Conditions
0.51m
🌊 Fun Waves
Max daily wave height
Advisories

Marine Life

No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!

Swim Index

⚠️ Mixed Conditions

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Italy

Flight Traffic

High

93/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

1 vaccine • View Details →

Landing Slots

~138

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Positano

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

04:40

☀️ Noon

12:00

🌇 Sunset

19:20

⏱️ Daylight

14h 39m

Golden Hour
Morning04:40 - 05:20
18:40 - 19:20Evening

Wind Speed

wind

12.7 km/h

Gentle breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

12.3 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

77%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Positano

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

83/100

Tourist Crowds

🟡 Busy

85/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

85/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

100Score
Atmospheric Pressure1015 hPa
Volatility:Low
Migraine RiskLow

Stable conditions. Low risk of headaches.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexFair

Moderate fish activity expected.

Air Quality Forecast
62AQI
Moderate
PM2.5 Concentration7 µg/m³

Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Regional Safety Profile

Medium

Seismic Activity

Moderate seismic activity. Occasional tremors possible.

Total events (30y):39
In May (30y):6
Last in May:2025-05-13
💡 Occasional tremors possible. Know your hotel's evacuation route.
Very High

Volcanic Activity

Nearest: Mount Vesuvius

22.1km away

Travel Alert: This region has elevated natural risks. We recommend registering with your embassy and keeping emergency numbers handy.

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Positano on May 23 averages 21.4°C with a 21% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 98/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Positano Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2021
23.7°C
Coldest
2019
14.1°C
Rainiest
2018
9.2mm

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📍 Is Positano Worth Visiting on May 23?

Planning a trip to Positano on May 23? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 21.4°C with a 21% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 138 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Italy, including COVID-19.

🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 20.1°C (refreshing tonic). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.51m.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest May 23 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 23.7°C in 2021, while the coldest dropped to 14.1°C in 2019.

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