Weather in Rome in May
In an average May, Rome sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
2022-05-27
Lowest
11°C
2019-05-15
Low
Highest
22°C
2022-05-27
Lowest
4°C
1981-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2009-05-25
Lowest
1°C
1981-05-06
Humidity
Highest
15.9 g/m³
2018-05-27
Lowest
5.7 g/m³
2012-05-17
Wind
Highest
34 km/h
1995-05-13
Lowest
5 km/h
1990-05-12
Gust
Highest
76 km/h
1995-05-13
Lowest
16 km/h
1992-05-04
Precip
Wettest
171 mm
2019
Driest
12 mm
1986
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