Milan vs Rome

Milan 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.

Milan sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Rome is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Milan is the stronger choice in May. Rome receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Milan reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Rome averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Milan receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Rome sees 58 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 3 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.