Italy, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 8°C (46°F) in Maso Corto to 26°C (79°F) in Foggia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Foggia and -2°C (28°F) in Maso Corto.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Rome. That makes May a pleasant month for Italy.
After dark, Rome cools to about 16°C (61°F) on an average May night.
Foggia tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 14°C (57°F).
The coldest city in May in Italy is Maso Corto when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 8°C (46°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -2°C (28°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Rome. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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