Rome · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 74°F, dipping to 55°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
74° / 55°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
10 mph
What May feels like in Rome
Sunrise
05:49
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:23
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Rome in May
The kit for May in Rome: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+7° avg high
+2 rain days
Rome in April →
May
74°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-10° avg high
+6 rain days
Rome in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Rome in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Rome in May?+
Average high 74°F, average low 55°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Rome?+
Compared to April (avg high 67°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 84°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Rome in May?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in May, on average.