New York vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in May. Rome offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while New York sees 10 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

New York sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Rome is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in May. Rome receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

New York reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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.

New York receives approximately 87 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 58 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 2 rain days and 29 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.