New York vs Rome

New York 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.

New York 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. New York receives 3 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 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.

New York receives approximately 87 mm of rainfall across 11 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 10 rain days and 72 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.