Rome · SpringMonth summary
Rome weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 73°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Rome in May: 73°F and 12.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Rome. Temperatures rise (23°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 39°F | 55°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 41°F | 59°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 68°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 73°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 86°F | 16% | 0.0in | 13.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 91°F | 13% | 0.0in | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 70°F | 90°F | 16% | 0.0in | 12.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 64°F | 82°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 73°F | 34% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 48°F | 64°F | 44% | 0.2in | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 41°F | 57°F | 33% | 0.1in | 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 73°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 73°F, 12.7h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Rome in May?
With 73°F max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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