Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Dubrovnik | Rome | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Rome |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 1 days▲ | Rome |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 93 mm | 15 mm▲ | Rome |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day▲ | 7h/day | Dubrovnik |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Dubrovnik and Rome are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Dubrovnik sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Rome is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in May. Dubrovnik receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Dubrovnik reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Rome averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.
Dubrovnik receives approximately 93 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Rome sees 15 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 9 rain days and 78 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 19°C, 1 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Dubrovnik | Rome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 11°C | 11d | 16°C | 6d |
| Feb | 11°C | 11d | 19°C | 5d |
| Mar | 14°C | 11d | 22°C | 4d |
| Apr | 17°C | 13d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 21°C | 10d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 26°C | 8d | 29°C | 1d |
| Jul | 28°C | 6d | 28°C | 1d |
| Aug | 29°C | 6d | 26°C | 2d |
| Sep | 24°C | 9d | 22°C | 4d |
| Oct | 20°C | 11d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 16°C | 14d | 16°C | 6d |
| Dec | 12°C | 13d | 15°C | 7d |
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