Zum Inhalt springen / Skip to content

Rome in May: weather & travel advice

Rome in May is especially suited to city breaks, family holidays, active holidays and hiking and beach holidays. Days are around 23 °C (mild). With about 6 rainy days it is dry.

Kolosseum in RomRome · MayPhoto: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
23 °C
Night
13 °C
Rainy days
6 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
68 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent88/100
City breakExcellent97/100
ActiveExcellent89/100
FamilyExcellent90/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
11
J
12
F
15
M
19
A
23
M
28
J
32
J
32
A
27
S
22
O
16
N
12
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
8
F
8
M
9
A
6
M
4
J
2
J
3
A
6
S
8
O
10
N
9
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Rome in May?

Daytime highs average around 23 °C, with nights around 13 °C.

Does it rain a lot in Rome in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.