Rome · SpringMonth summary
Rome weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rome in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.8/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Rome in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Spring marks the start of the good season in Rome. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 13°C | 32% | 2.1 | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 15°C | 29% | 2.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.9 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 20°C | 33% | 2.0 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 23°C | 39% | 2.8 | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 30°C | 16% | 1.1 | 13.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 33°C | 13% | 0.6 | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 32°C | 16% | 1.0 | 12.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 28°C | 30% | 3.1 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 23°C | 34% | 3.1 | 9.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 18°C | 44% | 4.9 | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 14°C | 33% | 3.3 | 7.9h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Rome averages 23°C, 39% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rome in May
Is May a good time to visit Rome?
May is an excellent time to visit Rome (score 7.8/10). With 23°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Rome in May?
With 23°C max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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