Monthly climate guide
Rome weather in May
Expect warm weather in Rome in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 59 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 6°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- In Rome, May is late spring.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 6°C higher.
- Just 90 km apart, but Rome runs about 5°C warmer than L'Aquila this month.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Colosseum and Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
42%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Rome weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 71 mm | 81% | 54% |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 90 mm | 79% | 51% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 43°F | 79 mm | 76% | 49% |
| April | 20°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 53 mm | 72% | 45% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 59 mm | 69% | 42% |
| June | 29°C / 83°F | 17°C / 63°F | 37 mm | 62% | 25% |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 20°C / 69°F | 32 mm | 55% | 15% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 21°C / 70°F | 26 mm | 53% | 15% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 72 mm | 64% | 34% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 88 mm | 72% | 41% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 49°F | 114 mm | 80% | 52% |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 5°C / 41°F | 75 mm | 80% | 46% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Rome?
Our Rome guide recommends: Late April to June or September to October, when temperatures are mild and the summer crowds have thinned.
Book skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican in advance — same-day queues can run over an hour, especially in summer.
Best time to visit Rome →Other Italy cities in May
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Rome in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Rome?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Rome, with highs around 23°C and about 59 mm of rain.
How warm is Rome in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in May?
Rome typically gets around 59 mm of rain in May — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
Late April to June or September to October, when temperatures are mild and the summer crowds have thinned.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Rome (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.