When to go · Vatican City
Vatican City in May
Great month. Busy but pleasant; book Museum slots weeks ahead.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Vatican City
- Prices
- High
- Vatican City
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Vatican City
Busy but pleasant; book Museum slots weeks ahead.
Weather in May
- Rome · Vatican City and central Romebest weather
Hot July–August (33–38 °C) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Vatican City
- High
- Prices · Vatican City
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Rome
Best weather of the year (Vatican City and central Rome)
Warm, busy.