What Is The Weather Like In May in Northern Italy?
This is a News post about the weather in Northern Italy today. You asked me about it - here are some photos.
I have lived in Northern Italy for 5 years and enjoy hiking in the mountains. The climate here is quite distinct from the southern regions, as it is not as hot. One of my favorite activities is visiting the fascinating flower meadows during spring. And there are so many varieties of flowers you can find here. Often you can't even imagine that some species are also found in wild nature and are even better than cultivated ones.
We have faced a challenge in the past 2 years due to the drought. Therefore, the heavy rains in the last month have brought immense joy to many people. Not for excursion lovers: heavy rainfall leads to swollen rivers and the risk of landslides. I tell you the truth: there is nothing pleasant about sliding down all the stones. Especially if you come out wet and dirty from this unpleasant “adventure” and you are far away in the woods.
It is also disheartening to think about the fear experienced by the residents of the small mountain settlements. Once, after a walk in the mountains, I stopped to talk to the people of the village before taking the car and returning home. They said that the previous night the noise of the stones falling from the mountains down the streams was so loud and frightening that they were afraid they would take away their houses.
So, what is the weather like in May? It can vary greatly. Imagine that the temperature was +12°C two days ago, and yesterday it reached +30°C!
However, flowers don't concern themselves with the weather. During this time of year, you can find wild narcissus blooming in the mountains. To fully appreciate this spectacle, you need to know where to go. I happen to know of three places where the entire slopes of the mountains are covered in these flowers. It's truly breathtaking, you know. And the fragrance... it's simply delightful.
I wanted to visit one of these meadows yesterday, but unfortunately, I was unable to do so. The road “Panoramica Zegna,” the only way to reach it, is closed in both directions due to landslides. So, the only narcissus I’ve seen this year were those you see in my photos.
You can see the water level in the Cervo River yesterday.
