Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Split | Rome | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 22°C (72°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Split |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 9 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 74 mm | 58 mm▲ | Rome |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Rome |
Split 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.
Split sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Rome is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May.
Split reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°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.
Split receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Rome sees 58 mm over 9 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 12°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during May.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Split | Rome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 10°C | 11d | 12°C | 9d |
| Feb | 11°C | 10d | 12°C | 9d |
| Mar | 14°C | 10d | 15°C | 9d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 18°C | 11d |
| May | 22°C | 9d | 22°C | 9d |
| Jun | 26°C | 7d | 27°C | 5d |
| Jul | 29°C | 5d | 30°C | 4d |
| Aug | 29°C | 5d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 24°C | 8d | 25°C | 9d |
| Oct | 20°C | 11d | 21°C | 11d |
| Nov | 15°C | 14d | 16°C | 12d |
| Dec | 11°C | 12d | 12°C | 11d |
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