When to go · Vatican
Vatican in May
Great month. Warm, busy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Vatican City overall
- Prices
- High
- Vatican City overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Vatican
Warm, busy.
Weather in May
- Rome, Vatican City · 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 overall
- High
- Prices · Vatican City overall
- High
Vatican City overall: Busy but pleasant; book Museum slots weeks ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.