Venice vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in May. Rome offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Venice sees 7 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Venice sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Rome is also comfortable at 28°C.

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

Venice 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 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 6°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.

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

Rome sees 15 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 5 rain days and 52 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.