Rome vs New York

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 New York sees 10 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in May. Rome receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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.

New York averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 11°C (52°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.

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

New York sees 87 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 2 rain days and 29 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.