Rome vs Dubrovnik

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 Dubrovnik sees 12 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in May.

Rome reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Dubrovnik averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.

Rome receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dubrovnik sees 93 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 1 rain day and 35 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.