Coast season opens
Mid to late May
Amalfi, Positano and Cinque Terre beach clubs reopen. Sea is still cool — bring swimwear plus a light cover-up for the evenings.
Highs25°C (77°F)
Lows13°C (55°F)
Rainy days~6
Daylight14.5 h
CrowdsBusy
May averages for Rome (Urbe). Source
May is warm and sunny — near-perfect for sightseeing and the start of Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre season. Days around 24°C, evenings cooler. Bring summer clothes plus a light layer, and swimwear if heading to the coast.
☀️ By day
Linen trousers, breathable top and sneakers; swimwear if heading to the coast.
🌙 Evening
Light layer for aperitivo outdoors.
What's on in May
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Rome Tennis (Italian Open)
Mid-May
Smart-casual in the stands with sunglasses and a hat.
May packing essentials
Your May outfit list
- Light trench or denim jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Midi dress with sleevesCotton anarkali kurtaShop Amazon ↗
- Linen-blend trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable blousesShop Amazon ↗
- Leather sneakers or loafersShop Amazon ↗
- Light scarf (church cover-up)Shop Amazon ↗
- Light jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Linen or cotton shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- ChinosShop Amazon ↗
- Polo shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Leather sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Shoulders and knees must be covered in churches and the Vatican — guards turn people away.
- Carry a light scarf or shawl in summer to cover up quickly.
- Swimwear and bare chests are for the beach only; some towns fine people walking around in them.