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Rome in May
The weather in May
In May, Rome averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 12° — warm weather by day. Expect around 52 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.
Days are 4.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.8°.
May scores 74/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Rome.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 20:23 local time, giving 14 h 32 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 58 minutes over the month.
In May, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.
Why 74/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Rome this month
Guidonia Montecelio
Italy's best in May
Ragusa
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Rome in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Rome?
May scores 74/100 for Rome, which we rate as good. Average highs are 24°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Rome in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 12°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in May?
Rome receives about 52 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.