Rome weather in May
May in Rome: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Rome · #112 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rome climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 76 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rome in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Rome?
- May in Rome: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Rome on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Rome in May?
- In May, Rome averages a daily high of 22.2°C and a low of 13.1°C, with about 75.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rome in May?
- Rome has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.