SilvertoGold Posted February 24, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2012 The one time we did a Med cruise (April) the weather was much warmer that we expected. We took jackets and nearly fried in T-shirts! Is this normal? This year in early May should we be expecting light jacket weather or a short sleeves and shorts kind of time in Rome? Many thanks for any experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted February 24, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Our second trip to Rome we arrived May 3rd and stayed 2 nights pre cruise. The days were still quite cool..... slacks and sweaters but the nights were cold. We then did an 11 night cruise and returned to Rome arriving mid May. It wasn't cool any more !!!! I had to change clothes mid afternoon as I was dressed too warmly (jeans and long sleeve blouse) !!!! So don't count on shorts early May ..... maybe - but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 24, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2012 You should check one of the weather sites to get average highs and lows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4 Posted February 24, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2012 ...This year in early May should we be expecting light jacket weather or a short sleeves and shorts kind of time in Rome? Many thanks for any experiences. In 2010, we were in Rome the last week of April (very hot in fact too hot to sleep the first night because the hotel didn't get their a/c ready till the next day) and the first week of May (it was warm, but not uncomfortably hot.) We spent the last half of April 2011 in Rome and it was comfortable. We needed a light jacket most evenings. And it rained some of our last days. From my experiences, I'd say be ready for either. And you can always buy a sweatshirt if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted February 25, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 25, 2012 My favorite website for checking weather for upcoming trips is below. On the right side (trip planner) put in city name and dates you will be there..... http://www.americanexpressweather.com You will get historical data (perhaps more than you would like :eek:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted February 25, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I will try the Amercian Express Weather site, and appreciate the first-hand experiences. Such a toss-up! I hate lugging around a lot of clothes I may not need, but it will be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted February 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Take things you can layer, and don't forget a little folding umbrella. It can rain a lot in May, it can be quite chilly, or quite hot, or a mix of all three on different days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted March 14, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Last year at that time of the year the weather was lovely. I am planning to be there also this year around that time and I will take a light jackt and a pullover just in case it gets cold. Otherwise plan on sunny days, but without the heat from sommer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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