Dubrovnik vs Rome

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.

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

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

Dubrovnik reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

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.

Dubrovnik receives approximately 93 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 58 mm over 9 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%.