As Italy welcomes the second weekend of May, the weather forecast reveals a mix of sunny spells and the potential for thunderstorms across the country. On May 10, 2025, Northern Italy is expected to start the day with cloudy conditions, particularly in the Northwest, where isolated showers may occur. By the afternoon, showers are anticipated along the Alpine arc and in the Apennines, with some precipitation spilling over onto the adjacent plains. However, the Po Valley is set to enjoy sunny weather. As the evening approaches, conditions are expected to improve, although residual showers may linger in the Alps. Temperatures are predicted to remain stable or increase slightly, with weak and variable winds. The seas are forecasted to be slightly rough or nearly calm.
In Central Italy, a stable morning is expected with clear or slightly cloudy skies, though more cloud cover is anticipated on the Adriatic side. The afternoon may bring showers and local thunderstorms in inland areas, particularly in regions like Lazio and Abruzzo. By evening, the weather is expected to improve, leading to clearer skies and some passing clouds, although residual phenomena may still be present in Abruzzo. Temperatures in this region are also expected to rise, with winds expected to be weak or moderate from the north-west.
Meanwhile, Southern Italy and the islands will see stable weather in the morning, characterized by clear or slightly cloudy skies. However, as the day progresses, thunderstorms and showers are expected to develop along the Apennines and in the inland areas of the major islands, moving onto the adjacent plains. By evening, conditions are set to improve, with wide clearings and some clouds passing through. Nighttime will see an increase in cloud cover over Sardinia and Sicily. Temperatures are expected to remain stable or slightly decrease, while maximum temperatures are forecasted to rise. Winds will be weak to moderate from the northern and north-western quadrants, and seas will be slightly rough or rough.
The upcoming weekend will not only see variable weather but also brief thunderstorms across various regions of Italy. According to meteorological reports, the high pressure currently remains too far north to ensure stable weather across the Peninsula. As a result, some areas will experience showers or thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours.
On Saturday, May 10, between 14:00 and 20:00, showers and thunderstorms are expected in Italy, especially in regions such as Novarese, Verbano, and upper Milanese, with the possibility of some rain in the morning as well. Brief showers or thunderstorms are likely to occur in the Alpine and Pre-Alpine regions, particularly on the Ligurian Apennines. These weather phenomena are expected to spread into some areas of the plains of Piedmont and Lombardy during the evening and night. The central regions will also see afternoon showers, especially in the Lazio and Abruzzo hinterland, while Southern Italy, particularly Calabria, may experience some rain as well. However, the majority of other regions can expect generally dry and pleasant weather.
Moving into Sunday, May 11, the weather is forecasted to be generally good and quite sunny throughout Italy in the morning. However, as the afternoon approaches, short showers or thunderstorms may develop in regions such as Sardinia, the Alps, and Prealps, as well as the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine ridge and central Italy. The likelihood of storms is particularly high in the mountainous areas of Lazio, Abruzzo, and Molise. For the rest of the country, conditions are expected to remain dry and quite sunny. In the evening, the weather is projected to improve almost everywhere, although some thunderstorms may still persist in Piedmont, particularly in the provinces of Turin, Cuneo, and Asti.
As the weather fluctuates this weekend, the public is advised to stay updated with the latest meteorological forecasts. The combination of sunny spells and potential storms highlights the variability typical of spring weather in Italy. With temperatures fluctuating and varying weather patterns, residents and visitors alike should prepare for a mix of conditions as they enjoy the May weekend.