Things to do in Potenza in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Potenza. The weather is usually mildly cool with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 49—71°F (10—21°C).

Potenza has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Potenza. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Potenza in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Potenza in May

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Holidays in Potenza in May
May
  • Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
  • Mother's Day (May 11)
Other notable holidays
  • Good Friday (April 18)
  • Easter Sunday (April 20)
  • Easter Monday (April 21)
  • Liberation Day (April 25)
  • The Feast of St Mark (April 25)
  • Republic Day (June 2)
  • The Feast of St. John (June 24)
  • The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (June 29)
  • Assumption of Mary (August 15)
  • Ferragosto (August 15)
  • The Feast of Saint Januarius (September 19)
  • All Saints' Day (November 1)
  • The Feast of St. Ambrose (December 7)
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Weather in Potenza in May

Temperatures on an average day in Potenza in May

The average temperature in Potenza in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 71°F (21°C) to a low of 49°F (10°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Potenza, August, has days with highs of 90°F (32°C) and lows of 64°F (18°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 34°F (1°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Potenza in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
71°F
highs
49°F
lows

General weather summary

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
Feels like
27%
Chance of rain
0.089 in
Amount
11.5 mph
Wind speed
66%
Humidity
14.4 hrs
Daylight length
5:40 AM
Sunrise
8:05 PM
Sunset
52%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 71°F (21°C) and a low of 49°F (10°C), it generally feels mildly cool with a gentle breeze. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Potenza in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Potenza has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Potenza that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Potenza for May.
Museo archeologico nazionale della Basilicata
1. Museo archeologico nazionale della Basilicata
4.6
(59)
Archaeological museum
Museums
Ponte Musmeci
2. Ponte Musmeci
4.2
(389)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Cathedral of Saint Gerard
3. Cathedral of Saint Gerard
4.5
(289)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Church of Saint Michael Archangel
4. Church of Saint Michael Archangel
4.6
(236)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sepolcro
5. Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sepolcro
4.5
(218)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Ponte San Vito
6. Ponte San Vito
4.4
(199)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Via Pretoria
7. Via Pretoria
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Piazza Mario Pagano
8. Piazza Mario Pagano
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Villa del Prefetto
9. Villa del Prefetto
Park
Sights & Landmarks
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
10. Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
4.2
(178)
Museum
History Museums
Porta San Giovanni
11. Porta San Giovanni
4.4
(107)
Monument
Sights & Landmarks
Parco Montereale
12. Parco Montereale
Park
Nature & Parks
Prefettura di Potenza
13. Prefettura di Potenza
4.2
(16)
Local government office
Sights & Landmarks
Tempietto di San Gerardo
14. Tempietto di San Gerardo
4.5
(18)
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Cappella del Beato Bonaventura
15. Cappella del Beato Bonaventura
4.6
(8)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Villa Comunale Santa Maria
16. Villa Comunale Santa Maria
4.3
(209)
Villa
Sights & Landmarks

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