Roma weather in May (Italy)

Curious about the climate in Roma this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Roma during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Roma in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 264 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Roma. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Roma climate page with graphs.

 

Roma, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Rome, Italy (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in May

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Roma, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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