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Lazio Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lazio, Italy in May.

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Planning a journey to Lazio, Italy this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lazio in May

Lazio, Italy is a region in Italy. May in Lazio generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Accumoli at 18°C (64°F) and warm in Prima Porta at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Prima Porta and 8°C (46°F) in Accumoli.

To explore the conditions in Lazio, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ponza with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to high rainfall in Accumoli with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Rome enjoys approximately 264 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Lazio by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lazio - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rome)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lazio in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lazio.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lazio

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Lazio, Italy?

Temperature range in Lazio (May)

Precipitation variation in Lazio (May)

Rome

In May Rome generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
264 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Rome →

Ponza

In May Ponza generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ponza →

Viterbo

In May Viterbo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
264 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Viterbo →

Fiumicino

In May Fiumicino generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
264 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Fiumicino →

Gaeta

In May Gaeta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
250 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lazio in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rome 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Ponza 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Viterbo 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Fiumicino 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Gaeta 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Sperlonga 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Lazio weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lazio, Italy in May?

In May, Lazio, Italy generally has excellent weather conditions. Rome sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Lazio, Italy in May?

In Rome, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Lazio, Italy get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Rome averages just 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Lazio, Italy.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lazio, Italy?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Lazio, Italy. Typically, the climate in Rome is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Lazio, Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Rome. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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